Former Nantes coach Jean Vincent dies

A 1979 photo of former Nantes coach Jean Vincent. Vincent, 82, who led Nantes to their first Cup title in 1979 died early Aug 13, 2013, the club announced on their website. - AFP Photo

NANTES (France): Former France winger Jean Vincent, who also enjoyed a highly successful career as a coach, has died at the age of 82.

A left winger, Vincent was a leading name in the French game in the 1950s and early 1960s, winning the title in 1954 and two French Cups with Lille and then starring for the great Reims side of the era.