It was the first major trophy in West Ham’s history and a side captained by the legendary Bobby Moore, with future World Cup final hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst up front, went on to win the Charity Shield a few months later and the European Cup Winners’ Cup at the end of the following season.
One-club man Boyce headed the winning goal in the 1964 FA Cup final and also helped the Hammers win the 1965 European Cup Winners’ Cup before becoming a coach at the club after retiring from playing.
West Ham added a comment to the statement, saying: ”The thoughts and condolences of everyone at West Ham United are with Ronnie’s wife Dawn, his sons Gary and Tony, daughter-in-laws Ewa and Sarah, grandsons Ross, Ben, Jack, Elliott and Tom, and all of his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.”.
Ronnie Boyce, the West Ham United legend who scored the winning goal in their 1964 FA Cup final win, has died at the age of 82.
“He never boasted about his wonderful playing career or achievements, but he was so proud of the fact that he scored the winning goal in West Ham United’s first-ever FA Cup victory, and his love of the club and the supporters meant so much to him.
