Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley dies aged 87

Ex Sunderland player Charlie Hurley takes the crowds applause during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Hull City at Stadium of Light on November 19, 2016Image source, Getty Images
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Sunderland have announced that Club legend Charlie Hurley has died aged 87.

Hurley captained the Black Cats to their first ever promotion and made over 402 appearances in red and white and was named The Player of the Century in 1979.

The iconic centre-back also had spells at Millwall and Bolton Wanderers alongside a managerial stint at Reading.

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