Leeds announce death of former player Francis

Former Leeds winger Gerry Francis pictured in 1959Image source, Rex Features
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Gerry Francis also played for York City

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Leeds United are mourning the death of Gerry Francis, the first black player to feature for the club.

The South African winger made 52 appearances for Leeds, scoring nine goals between 1957 and 1961.

Francis worked in a shoe factory before moving to England and played in Don Revie's first game in charge of Leeds against Portsmouth on 18 March 1961.

He also played 16 games for York City and eventually moved to Canada.

Francis died at the weekend at the age of 91.