These photo memories rewind to December 1997 when Leeds United, a city and the football family mourned the passing of club legend Billy Bremner. The red-headed tiger who captained Leeds during their glory years of the 1960s and 1970s, died at the tragically early age of 54. These photos turn back the clock to show how supporters and the football world came together to remember a football great. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. RIP Billy Bremner
These photo memories turn the clock back to December 1997 when Leeds United and the football world mourned the death of Billy Bremner. PIC: Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
. RIP Billy Bremner
'United legend - Simply the best.' A fan pins the back page of the Yorkshire Evening Post to a gate at Elland Road. Photo: James Hardisty
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Leeds United fans leave tributes at Elland Road. Photo: James Hardisty
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A flag was flown at half mast at Leeds United's Thorp Arch training ground.
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A shirt with a simple message left at Elland Road. Photo: Steve Riding
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More tributes at Elland Road from fans keen to pay their respects. Photo: Mel Hulme
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Fans line the streets near St Mary's Church at New Edlington, where hundreds stood outside in silence to listen to the funeral service. PIC: Owen Humphreys/PA Photo: Owen Humphreys
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Leeds United greats Mick Jones and Allan Clarke at the funeral. Photo: Steve Riding
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A minute's silence was held at Stamford Bridge before Leeds United's Premier League clash against Chelsea. The game ended in a goalless draw despite Leeds having two men sent off. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Leeds United legends, from left, Trevor Cherry, Eddie Gray, Mick Bates, Paul Reaney, Allan Clarke and Bobby Collins who are pictured in the Yorkshire Television studios after appearing on a tribute programme to Billy Bremner. Photo: Mel Hulme