Billy Bonds, West Ham's record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning.
Bonds had a stand at West Ham's stadium named after him in 2019
West Ham legend Billy Bonds - the club's record appearance maker who captained them to two FA Cup wins - has died aged 79.
Bonds played 799 times for the Hammers and led them to FA Cup titles in 1975 and 1980.
He spent 21 years as a player with the Hammers between 1967-1988 and also managed them from 1990 to 1994.
"We are heartbroken to announce that we lost our beloved dad today," said a family statement.
The former West Ham captain and manager Billy Bonds has died at the age of 79, the Premier League club has announced
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