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Tributes to Wolves legend Eddie Stuart

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Wolves legend Eddie Stuart has died at the age of 83.

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The South African-born defender passed away in hospital near his Wrexham home, following a long illness.

Stuart became one of the most decorated players in Wolves history as part of the League Championship successes in 1954, 1958 and 1959.

He was an unused squad member for the FA Cup final win against Blackburn Rovers in 1960, picking up a winners medal.

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He succeeded Billy Wright as captain at Molineux, after making his first-team debut as a centre-forward in 1952.

He moved from his native South Africa to join Wolves at the age of 19, where he made 322 appearances scoring once.

Stuart also played for Stoke City, Tranmere Rovers and Stockport County and was player-manager at Worcester City, before becoming a businessman.

He moved to Wrexham in later life and had lived in a nursing home for some time.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: "Eddie was one of the legends who played a key role in Wolves reaching the pinnacle of both British and European football, thanks to their achievements in the 1950s.

"He remained in close contact with the club following his retirement, and we were always pleased to welcome him to Molineux whether for a game or special events such as the Hall of Fame dinners.

"Eddie will be fondly remembered by all Wolves' supporters, and as a club, we send our sincere condolences to his family and friends."

Tweets are arriving in memory of Eddie Stuart today, with Wolves making plans to honour him at Ipswich Town in the Championship tonight.

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