Footballer turned TV presenter Jimmy Hill dies at 87

Former football player and Match Of The Day presenter Jimmy Hill has died aged 87, his agent has announced.

Footballer turned TV presenter Jimmy Hill dies at 87
Sat, 19 Dec, 2015 - 13:56

Former football player and Match Of The Day presenter Jimmy Hill has died aged 87, his agent has announced.

The Londoner, who made his name playing for Fulham in the 1950s, enjoyed a second career as a distinguished broadcaster.

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