Former Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw has passed away at the age of 63 due to injuries sustained from a fall.
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Shaw passed away at 63
A graduate of Villa’s youth academy, Shaw netted 79 goals in 213 appearances for the Birmingham-based side.
“Aston Villa is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away,” Aston Villa said in a statement.
“Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goal-scoring exploits, which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s. Individual accolades would also follow for a player who was idolised by many on the terraces.
“He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf.
“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”
Aston Villa legend
Shaw helped Aston Villa win the 1981 league title and the European Cup in 1982.
The former England Under-21s striker earned the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year award in 1981.
He was also named as European Young Player of the Year award in 1982.
After a legendary stint with Aston Villa, Shaw also played for Blackpool, Walsall, Kilmarnock, and Shrewsbury Town.
After retiring in 1992, Shaw worked as a statistical analyst and served as a club ambassador for Villa Park.
Aston Villa to pay their respects to Shaw
Current Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his condolences to the Shaw family.
Emery added that the squad will dedicate their Champions League opener against Young Boys on Tuesday to Shaw.
“My condolences to the family and all the supporters at Villa,” he said.
“We have a memory always, in our training ground a picture of 1982 and the European Cup, he was a protagonist of that. My condolences to them.
“I think it’s sad and we can use it as motivation.”
