The 1968 League Cup win against Arsenal at Wembley kicked off a legacy of legends and liberated Leeds from the role of the bridesmaid. Left-back Terry Cooper, whose volley won the final, said the cup victory was akin to “breaking the ice as regards winning something. Our side wasn’t far off its peak then. All the players were there.” These rarely-seen photos, published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, tell the story of the journey to the final and a sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of fans. READ MORE: Terry Cooper - Fans memories of a Leeds United left back ahead of his time
. 1968 League Cup final
Enjoy these photos charting Leeds United's journey to the 1968 League Cup final. Photo: Getty
. 1968 League Cup
The Whites kicked off with a 3-1 second round win against Luton Town. Peter Lorimer scored a hat-trick. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
. 1968 League Cup
The Whites swept aside Bury in the third round with Jack Charlton, Jimmy Greenhoff, Albert Johanneson scoring the goals. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
. 1968 League Cup
Jimmy Greenhoff bagged a brace as Leeds won at Roker Park in round four. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
1. 1968 League Cup
The Whites kicked off with a 3-1 second round win against Luton Town. Peter Lorimer scored a hat-trick. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
2. 1968 League Cup
The Whites swept aside Bury in the third round with Jack Charlton, Jimmy Greenhoff, Albert Johanneson scoring the goals. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
3. 1968 League Cup
Jimmy Greenhoff bagged a brace as Leeds won at Roker Park in round four. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
4. 1968 League Cup
The players walk about at Wembley in March 1968. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
5. 1968 League Cup
Terry Cooper celebrates with the League Cup trophy after scoring the winning goal against Arsenal at Wembley. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
6. 1968 League Cup
Captin Billy Bremner proudly holds aloft the League Cup trophy. Photo: Varley Picture Agency