Peter Osgood

Peter Osgood was born in Windsor, England, on February 20, 1947, and became one of the greatest idols in Chelsea's history. A talented and charismatic striker, he was nicknamed the King of Stamford Bridge. At Chelsea, he became known for the 1970 FA Cup campaign, when he scored in every round of the competition, including in the final against Leeds United, won in the replay. In 1971, he also scored in the European Cup Winners' Cup final against Real Madrid, another Blues triumph. He left Chelsea in 1974 to play for Southampton, where he won the FA Cup in 1976. He returned to Chelsea in 1978 and ended his career the following year. For the English national team, he played four matches without scoring. He died on March 1, 2006, from a heart attack, during the funeral of a relative. A statue in his honor was erected at Stamford Bridge.