Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Terry Dyson, Spurs' 1961 Double Winner, Dies at 91
Tottenham's only hat-trick scorer in a north London derby has passed away, leaving a legacy of glory.

Age
91
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Appearances
209
Goals
55
Achievements
1961 Double, 1963 Cup Winners' Cup
What happened. Terry Dyson, the only Spurs player to score a hat-trick in a north London derby, has died at 91, with the club confirming his passing on Thursday.
- Made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals for Spurs over 10 years.
- Scored twice in the 1963 Cup Winners' Cup final win.
- Tottenham paid tribute to him as a 'key part' of the Double-winning side.
Dyson's death marks the loss of a key figure from Tottenham's most celebrated era.
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