Terry Cooper was simply ahead of his time. His marauding displays for Leeds United, where he clocked up 250 appearances, revolutionised the left back landscape. And his 20 England caps helped prove his world class pedigree. The lad from Brotherton walked tall against the most feted international side of all-time, legendary 1970s winners Brazil, earning gushing praise from the greatest of the greats Pele. The footballing icon stated that Cooper was good enough to feature in that crop of Samba specials, providing the ultimate acclamation for the talented if modest Yorkshireman. Not bad for a slip of a teenager who came to the club as a rookie left-winger from Ferrybridge Amateurs with his boots in a paper bag and asked for a trial. Enjoy these arely-seen photos of a player whose Wembley strike against Arsenal in the League Cup final of 1968 brought United their first major trophy. READ MORE: Eddie Gray - 11 memories of a Leeds United icon
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Enjoy these rarely-seen photos of Terry Cooper in action for Leeds United. PIC: Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Terry Cooper hunts down Chelsea's Bobby Tambling during a First Division match against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in May 1967. Photo: Getty
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Terry Cooper celebrates with the League Cup trophy after his winning goal against Arsenal at Wembley in March 1968. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Terry Cooper and John Giles parade the Charity Shield after Leeds United beat Manchester City 2-1 at Elland Road in August 1969. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Terry Cooper hunts down Chelsea's Bobby Tambling during a First Division match against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in May 1967. Photo: Getty
4. 1960s
Terry Cooper celebrates with the League Cup trophy after his winning goal against Arsenal at Wembley in March 1968. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
5. 1960s
Terry Cooper and John Giles parade the Charity Shield after Leeds United beat Manchester City 2-1 at Elland Road in August 1969. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
6. 1970s
Terry Cooper and Gary Sprake make sure the Whites defence is not breached during the FA Cup semi-final replay with Manchester United at Villa Park in March 1970.