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Former Leeds goalkeeper Gray Sprake dies at the age of 71

Former Leeds goalkeeper Gary Sprake [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Gary Sprake, Leeds United's first-choice goalkeeper for much of their glory years in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 71.

"The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United today are with the family of Gary Sprake who has sadly passed away," the Championship club said in a statement on Wednesday.

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