ALAN PEACOCK has passed away at the age of 87.
The former England and Middlesbrough star’s death was announced by the club on social media.
Alan Peacock has died aged 87[/caption]
Peacock died over the weekend with his family by side.
He scored 141 goals in 238 games for Boro during his decade-long spell at the club between 1954 and 1964.
Boro announced his passing with a touching tribute.
It read: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of club legend Alan Peacock at the age of 87.
“The former England international, who scored 141 goals in 238 games for his hometown club, passed away peacefully at the weekend with his family by his side.
“The thoughts of everyone at Middlesbrough Football Club are with Alan’s family and friends at this sad time.”
Peacock earned six caps for England between 1962 and 1965, scoring three times.
After leaving Boro in 1964, he went on to have spells at Leeds United and Plymouth Argyle.
He hung up his boots in 1968 at the age of 30 due to persistent injuries.
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