Former Ipswich striker Trevor Whymark died last month aged 74 after battling weakness from Alzheimer’s.
Whymark, who scored 104 goals in 335 appearances for City, played under the management of Sir Bobby Robson during the club’s most successful era in the 1970s.
The former England international was also dropped by Grimsby Town, Southend United, Colchester United and Peterborough United.
An Ipswich town spokesperson said: “We are saddened to report the passing of town legend Trevor Whymark.
“He died peacefully surrounded by his community.”
Craig WhymarkWhymark was discovered while playing for Norfolk against Suffolk in a county youth match and made his debut for the Blues aged 19.
He played 53 games, missing only one, in the 1972-73 season.
Arguably the highlight of his career was scoring four goals in the UEFA Cup victory over Lazio, having beaten Real Madrid that season.
He played solo for England under Ron Greenwood in 1977, as a second-half substitute against Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier.
unsung hero
Last year it was revealed that Whymark lived with Alzheimer’shaving been diagnosed at the end of 2019.
Her family noticed “cunning adjustments” in her memory and mood, which they originally regarded as a form of grief after her mother’s death.
Speaking earlier, Whymark’s son Craig said: “It’s actually touching that country, still, remembering dad and with so much passion.”
Since his death, football fans have flooded social media with tributes to the former star, with one describing him as a “great striker, underrated and a pretty, unassuming guy”.
One described him as an “unsung” hero of the Robson era.
One Grimsby Town fan said it was a “privilege” to see him wear the “dull white stripes”.
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said: “Everyone at the PFA is deeply saddened by the passing of Trevor Whymark.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Trevor’s family, friends and loved ones.”
