Willie Stevenson was part of Liverpool’s all-conquering team of the 1960s
Former Liverpool midfielder Willie Stevenson has died at the age of 85, the club announced on Tuesday evening.
Liverpool FC paid tribute to their former player in a statement, saying: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former player Willie Stevenson.
“The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Willie’s loved ones at this sad time.”
The Edinburgh-born left-half made 241 appearances for the Reds during the 1960s after being signed by legendary manager Bill Shankly from Rangers in October 1962 for £20,000.
Stevenson joined Liverpool from Rangers, where he won the league in his first season and the Scottish Cup in his second.
He left Liverpool in 1967 after five years at the club and moved to Stoke. The Midlands-based club also paid tribute to Stevenson, writing on X: ‘The Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player Willie Stevenson, who featured on more than 100 occasions for the Potters between 1967 and 1973.
‘Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Willie’s family and friends.’
Stevenson also played for Tranmere, Vancouver Whitecaps and Macclesfield.
Following his retirement from football, Stevenson stayed in Macclesfield and ran a contract cleaning company in the area.
