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Leeds United legend Peter Lorimer – the hardest shot in football – has died aged 74

Peter Lorimer – Leeds United’s all-time leading goal-scorer – has died. He was aged 74.

Midfield player Lorimer made 705 appearances and scored 238 goals in his two spells with the club.

He remains the youngest player – then aged 15 years and 289 days – to make his debut for the Elland Road side.

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He also played 21 times for Scotland.

Lorimer was renowned for having one of the hardest shots in football.

His shooting was estimated at 90 mph – and he was “dead-eye” accurate.

Lorimer won seven major trophies with Leeds, including the First Division title in 1968-69 and 1973-74 and the FA Cup in 1972.

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