Tony Book dead at 90: Legendary former Man City captain and manager dies as club lead emotional tributes
Tony Book dead at 90: Legendary former Man City captain and manager dies as club lead emotional tributes
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FORMER Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book has died aged 90. The ex-full-back played 315 times for City between 1966 and 1974. He won four major trophies as the club's skipper, before later going on to have three stints as manager. City have posted an emotional tribute to their club icon.
![[Captain Tony Book holding the League Cup trophy aloft, carried on the shoulders of his Manchester City teammates after winning the 1970 final.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1970-captain-tony-book-holds-914610.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It read: "It is with huge sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book, aged 90. "A true Club legend in every sense of the word, Tony made 315 appearances for City in total between 1966 and 1974, scoring five goals.".
![[Three Manchester City legends holding a jersey commemorating Mike Summerbee's 50th anniversary with the club.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/c-poses-tony-book-l-629002599.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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