Liverpool's legendary 'Sir Roger', a prolific goalscorer who was a key member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad.
Roger Hunt was born in Golborne, Lancashire on 20 July 1938. He joined Liverpool in 1959 and became one of the club's greatest ever goalscorers, netting 285 goals in 492 appearances — a club record that stood for decades until Ian Rush surpassed it. He was instrumental in Bill Shankly's revolution at Anfield, helping Liverpool win promotion from the Second Division, two First Division titles (1964, 1966) and the FA Cup in 1965. A member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, he played in every match and scored three goals in the tournament. He earned 34 England caps with 18 goals. Liverpool fans nicknamed him 'Sir Roger' long before any official honour. He later played briefly for Bolton Wanderers. Hunt passed away on 27 September 2021.
Leading goalscorer in Liverpool's rise to First Division glory
Liverpool fans called him 'Sir Roger' as a mark of affection decades before he received any official honour — he was eventually awarded an MBE.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and work rate in the penalty area
Lasting Impact
Liverpool legend who helped establish the club as a major force in English football
Career Honours
- World Cup 1966
- League Championship 2x
- FA Cup 1965
- First Division 1964
- First Division 1966
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1958–1969 | 492 | 244 | #10 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1969–1982 | 278 | 132 | #11 |
 England | — | 34 | 18 | — |