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Former Aston Villa Striker, Gary Shaw Is Dead
Shaw was a key figure in Villa’s success, playing a vital role in their 1981 league title win and the club’s historic European Cup triumph in 1982.
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A product of Villa’s youth system, Shaw went on to fulfil his dream of playing for his boyhood club, netting 79 goals in 213 appearances during his time with the team.
“Aston Villa Football Club is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away,” the club said on Monday.
“Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goal scoring exploits which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s. Individual accolades would also follow for a player who was idolised by many on the terraces.
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“He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf.
“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”
Shaw was honoured as the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year in 1981 and the European Young Player of the Year in 1982.
In addition to his time with Aston Villa, the former England Under-21 striker had spells at Blackpool, Walsall, Kilmarnock, and Shrewsbury Town.
After retiring from football in 1992, Shaw transitioned into a career as a statistical analyst and also served as a club ambassador for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
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