About Ian King
Lived 1937 – 2016 (aged 79). Ian King was a British association football player.
Ian King (27 May 1937 — 24 July 2016) was a Scottish footballer. He spent the majority of his career at Leicester City, making up one third of the legendary half-back line with Colin Appleton and Frank McLintock. He made appearances in 244 Leicester City games, including 27 appearances in the FA Cup, and 22 appearances in the League Cup, and 4 in the Cup Winners Cup.
He made his first appearance for Leicester City on 11 September 1957, away against Sheffield Wednesday. King played as a defender, scoring a total of seven goals (including 1 goal in the Football League Cup).
King died on 24 July 2016.
Honours Leicester City FA Cup runner-up: 1960–61
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Who was Ian King?
Scottish footballer (1937-2016)
When was Ian King born?
Ian King was born on 27 May 1937 in Loanhead.
When did Ian King die?
Ian King died on 24 July 2016.
What was Ian King's occupation?
Ian King was an association football player.
What nationality was Ian King?
Ian King was British.
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· DBpedia: Ian King (footballer)
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