1966 World Cup hero Martin Peters dies, aged 76

Martin Peters, who scored England's second goal in its 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany, has died, aged 76, following a long battle against Alzheimer's disease.

Peters was part of a triumvirate of West Ham players who starred in the famous final at Wembley, with club teammate Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 triumph and Bobby Moore captaining the only England side to win football's top honor.Martin Peters, one of our three World Cup winning heroes has sadly passed away, rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/0jR0Ki63hC

— West Ham Photos December 21, 2019 "Everyone at West Ham United is deeply saddened by the tragic news that legendary Hammer Martin Peters MBE has died at the age of 76," West Ham said in a statement . "The 1966 World Cup winner passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday morning, following a long and courageous battle with illness.

— Tottenham Hotspur December 21, 2019 Read MoreHe joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1970, winning two League Cups and the first UEFA Cup in 1972 with the north London club before completing his career at Norwich and Sheffield United, making over 700 club appearances.But it is for his exploits with England that he will be always remembered, putting England 2-1 ahead in the 1966 final before a late West Germany equalizer forced extra time.

— England December 21, 2019 In 2016, it was revealed that Peters was battling Alzheimer's disease, a condition he faced with courage."A beloved husband, dad and grandad, and a kind, gentle and private man, we are devastated by his loss but so very proud of all that he achieved and comforted by the many happy memories we shared," said a statement released by his family.

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I bet he remembered that second goal!

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