Emlyn Hughes, fondly known as Crazy Horse, was seen by many as the man that best represented Liverpool during the glory years of the 1970's. He had energy, heart and a love for the club that no-one could better.
The man that was to become one of Anfields favourite heroes joined from Blackpool in 1967, for a fee of £65,000, under the masterful management of Bill Shankly. Following his first appearance against Stoke, many could see Hughes' great appetite for success and it was no surprise that Hughes had both club and international success.
After winning the UEFA Cup and Championship in 1973, Hughes was handed the captaincy, succeeding Tommy Smith. Hughes slotted into the centre of defence, and the revolution which followed saw Hughes lead Liverpool to win an array of trophies, including FA Cups, another League/UEFA Cup double, and of course, the European Cup; two years in a row, an unprecedented feat.
But all great things come to and end as did Hughes' career at Liverpool, after a total of 665 games, ending at Goodison Park after a cup defeat. Hughes then moved onto Wolves, where he won the League Cup.
'Crazy Horse' then moved into management, and spoke often of his desire to manage the Reds, following successful spells with Rotherham, Hull and Swansea. As it happened, Hughes never did manage his beloved Liverpool, instead speaking at after dinner galas and moulding a TV career for himself, notably on a Question of Sport, before quietly slipping from the public eye.
Hughes was diagnosed with brain cancer last year, and despite a brave fight against the disease, the Kopite favourite passed away peacefully last night.
However, Emlyn Hughes' name is sure to resonate around the stands, streets and field of Anfield for ever more, a fitting tribute to a true Liverpool legend.