On this day in 1961, Don Revie took over Leeds United as player-manager. And the rest as they say, is history.
Born in Middlesbrough, Revie was a prolific centre-forward who began his senior career with Leicester City (1944-49) before playing for Hull City (1949-51), Manchester City (1951-56) and Sunderland (1956-58). He was capped six times by the England national team in which he scored four goals.
In 1958, Leeds United manager Bill Lambton sought the experience of Revie to revive his club’s falling standards. Leeds were fighting relegation, and with Revie installed as the new captain, avoided the drop in the 1958-59 season.