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Roger Hunt

10 historical football records.

1962

Second Division Championship Goals

Roger Hunt's prolific finishing helped Liverpool win the 1961–62 Second Division title and return to the English top flight.

Great Britain · Liverpool
1965 May 1st

Hunt Breaks Wembley Deadlock

Roger Hunt headed Liverpool into the lead against Leeds United in the 1965 FA Cup final, before the match went to extra time.

Great Britain · London
1966

Hunt Starts Beside Greaves in Group Stage

Hunt shared England's early World Cup forward line with Greaves before Geoff Hurst entered the starting team.

Great Britain · London
1966

International Caps

Starts matches for England at the 1966 World Cup and scores three goals during the group stage of the victorious campaign.

Great Britain · London
1966 May 5th

Cup Winners Cup Final Equaliser

Scores Liverpool's equaliser against Borussia Dortmund at Hampden Park.

Great Britain · Glasgow
1966 July 16th

Goal Completes Mexico Victory

Scores England's second goal against Mexico after Bobby Charlton has opened the scoring, sealing a 2-0 group-stage victory at Wembley.

Great Britain · London
1966 July 20th

Opening Goal Against France

Gives England the lead against France in their final group match, beginning a two-goal display that secures first place in the group.

Great Britain · London
1966 July 20th

Second Goal Secures Group Leadership

Scores a second time against France at Wembley, completing a 2-0 victory and ensuring England progress to the quarter-finals as group winners.

Great Britain · London
1966 July 30th

England Starting Forward In Final

Starts alongside Geoff Hurst in England's attack for the World Cup final, having contributed three goals earlier in the tournament.

Great Britain · London
1966 July 30th

World Cup Winner

Roger Hunt starts the final against West Germany after scoring three times earlier in England’s 1966 campaign. The Liverpool forward stretches opposing defences and leaves Wembley a world champion.

Great Britain · London