Former Everton star Frank D’Arcy dies aged 77, as Toffees pay tribute to their title-winning defender
- Former Everton defender Frank D’Arcy has died aged 77
- The Toffees confirmed the news on social media on Sunday morning
Everton have confirmed the death of their former defender Frank D’Arcy at the age of 77.
D’Arcy won the league with the Toffees in 1969–70, making five appearances during the campaign.
Everton announced his death on Sunday morning as they paid tribute to D’Arcy.
A club statement said: ‘Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of our title-winning defender Frank D’Arcy, who passed away on Saturday aged 77.’
Born in Liverpool in December 1946, D’Arcy joined Everton’s academy and was part of the team that won the club’s first FA Youth Cup in 1964–65.
Former Everton defender Frank D’Arcy (photo) has died at the age of 77
He quickly rose to the senior team and made eighteen appearances for the first team over a period of five years.
In his five appearances during Everton’s title-winning season – the seventh in their history – D’Arcy was never on the losing side.
D’Arcy moved to Tranmere Rovers in 1972 before ending his career at Kirkby Town.
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