The football world is reeling today with the news that former Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news on Monday, stating Keegan had been battling stage four cancer since a diagnosis in January.
His Time on the Pitch
Keegan, known affectionately as “mighty mouse” for his dynamic play, was an absolute force on the pitch. He secured the English top-flight title an incredible four times with Liverpool. After tearing it up in England, he headed to German club Hamburg in 1977. Later in his career, he returned to England to play for Southampton and then Newcastle, cementing his place as one of the game’s greats. Oh, and let’s not forget, this man was a double Ballon d’Or winner. Talk about leaving a mark.
Coaching the Entertainers
After hanging up his boots, Keegan jumped into management. He took Newcastle to the promised land, leading them to promotion into the Premier League in 1993. He turned them into “the entertainers,” a squad everyone loved to watch, and even pushed them to a runner-up finish behind Manchester United in 1996. He then managed Fulham before taking the reins of the England national team from 1999 to 2000. Keegan also spent four years managing Manchester City, eventually making a brief return to Newcastle in 2008 to finish his storied managerial career.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” his family’s statement read. “The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.” They added that Keegan, a “much loved husband, father and grandfather,”‘s passing is a “hugely difficult time” for them. He leaves behind an incredible legacy that will be remembered by fans across the globe.
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