Len Allchurch, Welsh footballer, Died at 83

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Leonard “Len” Allchurch was born on September 12, 1933, and died on November 16, 2016.

He was a Welsh former professional footballer.

He played in the Football League for nearly twenty years, playing in the top flight with Sheffield United and having lengthy spells with Swansea City and Stockport County.

He was a Welsh international born in Swansea and is the brother of the late Ivor Allchurch.

Allchurch had the distinction of never receiving a booking or a caution throughout his entire Football League career.

When he retired Allchurch became a hotelier in Swansea before running a leather goods business.

Len Allchurch passed away at 83 years old.