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twenty fourth August 1964: Members of the West Ham United soccer workforce together with John Bond (1st left, again row), Ken Brown (2nd left again row), Martin Peters (4th left, again row), Jim Standen (fifth left, again row), Edward Bovington (2nd proper, again row), Bobby Moore (1st proper, again row), Alan Sealey (2nd left, entrance row), Ronnie Boyce (third left, entrance row), Johnny Byrne (4th left, entrance row) and Geoff Hurst (third proper, entrance row). (Photograph by Night Normal/Getty Pictures)
West Ham legend Ronnie Boyce has sadly handed away on the age of 82.
A real one-club man, Boyce spent his total profession with the Hammers, making 341 appearances between 1959 and 1972. Identified for his intelligence on the pitch and tireless work ethic, he was a key determine in West Ham’s golden period.
Boyce performed alongside membership icons and England World Cup winners Bobby Moore, Martin Peters, and Geoff Hurst, forming a part of the legendary aspect that outlined the Nineteen Sixties. His most unforgettable second got here within the 1964 FA Cup ultimate when he etched his title into historical past by scoring the profitable purpose, securing West Ham’s first-ever main trophy.
An announcement by way of Boyce’s household learn on the West Ham web site.
“We’re so very unhappy to verify that our beloved husband, father and grandfather Ronnie handed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon.”
“He fought sickness lately with typical braveness, bravery and no fuss, and with such power. His nickname of ‘Ticker’, because the sturdy heartbeat of West Ham’s workforce within the Nineteen Sixties, couldn’t have been extra applicable.
It’s with deep and profound unhappiness that West Ham United verify the passing of legendary Hammer Ronnie Boyce.
The ideas and condolences of everybody on the Membership are together with his household and pals at this unhappy and tough time.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 13, 2025
“He was a Hammer all of his life, from rising up in East Ham to representing the Membership as a participant and coach throughout 34 years of devoted service, and all the time had time for the followers and individuals who gave him a lot help all through his time in soccer.
“He by no means boasted about his great taking part in profession or achievements, however he was so happy with the truth that he scored the profitable purpose in West Ham United’s first-ever FA Cup victory, and his love of the Membership and the supporters meant a lot to him.
“As a household, we have been even prouder of the love, help and dedication he gave us all, and of the quiet, trustworthy, first rate man that he was. We are going to miss him significantly and he won’t ever be forgotten.”
