Former Manchester City stalwart Pardoe, youngest-ever player, dead at 73


FILE PHOTO: Football - Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers - Barclays Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 11/12 - 13/5/12 Former Manchester City player Glyn Pardoe on the pitch for the trophy presentation Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Carl Recine /File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City's youngest-ever player Glyn Pardoe, who made his first team debut at 15 years and 314 days in 1962, has died suddenly at the age of 73, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Pardoe, who started as a forward and ended as a defender, helped City win the league title in 1968, the FA Cup in 1969 and also scored the winning goal in the 1970 League Cup final against West Bromwich Albion.

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