Manchester United pay tribute to Munich air crash survivor Kenny Morgans who dies aged 73
The tragic death of survivor of the Munich air disaster Kenny Morgans was announced by Manchester United yesterday.
The 73-year-old Welshman was taken ill on Saturday night and passed away the following day in hospital.
Tributes are being paid to the former Reds winger – who made his debut at just 18, two months before the plane crash following a European Cup tie.
A club spokesman said: “Manchester United today confirms the sad news that former player Kenny Morgans has died. He was 73.
“Staff at the football club send their deepest condolences to Kenny's family and friends.”
Morgans sustained minor injuries during the plane crash and was the youngester person to be involved in the accident.
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Morgans played for four years at Old Trafford before sealing a move back to Wales with Swansea – he joined Newport County before retiring in 1967.
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Morgans joined fellow survivors of the Munich crash at a 50th anniversary ceremony at Old Trafford four years ago.
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Kenny Morgans
I was an 11-year-old United fan on Clydeside when I came home from football after school that February day. When my mum said "come in son, sit down, I'll make ye a cuppa tea," I knew things were bad. I assumed something had happened to my dad. She'd been listening to the radio. Turned out it was the Busby Babes, my heroes, including my idol Tommy Taylor. It was the worst day of my life until then.
RIP Kenny and my condolences to your family.
Phil Davison
Richmond upon Thames.
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