Former Cardiff City captain Don Murray has died at the age of 80 following a long illness. The Scotland-born defender spent 13 years with Cardiff City and made more than 500 appearances for the club.
Long Cardiff City career
Murray joined Cardiff City in 1962 and made his debut aged 17 against Middlesbrough in 1963. He holds the club record for consecutive league appearances after playing 146 successive matches between May 1968 and November 1971.
Part of notable Cardiff teams
Murray was part of the Cardiff side that reached the European Cup Winners' Cup semi-finals in 1968. He later featured in Cardiff's 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at Ninian Park in 1971.
Career after leaving Cardiff
Murray was a Scotland Under-23 international. He left Cardiff in 1975 and returned to Scotland, where he spent a season with Hearts. He also played for Newport County under his former Cardiff manager Jimmy Scoular and had a spell with Barry Town.
Club statement
Cardiff City said in a statement: "On the pitch, few have or will surpass the contribution given by Don to Cardiff City Football Club between 1962 and 1975."
Cardiff City said in a statement: "The club offers its deepest condolences to Don's family, friends and former team-mates at this very sad time. He will be greatly missed."
