Soccer-Scorer of famous FA Cup goal Radford dies aged 79


FILE PHOTO: Football - Hereford United Photocall - 72/73 - Edgar Street Ronnie Radford - Hereford United Mandatory Credit:Action Images

(Reuters) - Former Hereford United striker Ronnie Radford, scorer of one of the most iconic goals in FA Cup history, has died at the age of 79, his former club announced on Wednesday.

Radford's strike from 30 metres helped non-league Hereford earn a famous 2-1 third-round cup victory over top-flight Newcastle United in 1972, writing Radford into English footballing history.

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