Former Hibs and Scotland midfielder Alex Cropley has died at the age of 75.
Cropley, born in Aldershot, England, but raised in Edinburgh, began his career at Easter Road in 1968 and made 199 appearances in a six-year spell, scoring 49 goals.
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He was a key part of the famous ‘Turnbull’s Tornadoes’ Hibs side that won the League Cup in 1972.
Cropley, a member of the Hibs hall of fame, earned his two Scotland caps during his time in Leith before joining Arsenal in 1974.
He moved on to Aston Villa two years later, winning the English League Cup with the Midlands club, and had brief spells with Toronto Blizzard and Portsmouth before retiring at age 31 after struggling with injuries.
“Everyone at Hibernian FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hibs legend Alex Cropley, at the age of 75,” said the Easter Road club in a statement.
“Rest in peace, Alex.”
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