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FA Cup winner dies as Chelsea issue touching statement on 'tremendous sadness'

Chelsea confirms the death of Marvin Hinton, an 85-year-old legend who helped the club win major trophies.
Hinton joined Chelsea in 1963 and made 344 appearances, winning three medals including the 1970 FA Cup.
He played in the 1970 FA Cup final and its replay, a landmark moment in Chelsea's history.
Hinton also won the League Cup with Chelsea in 1965 and later played for Barnet before retiring.
Hinton returned to Cobham in 2023 for a delayed 80th birthday celebration.
Tributes poured in from fans and the football community praising Hinton as a Chelsea icon.
The Daily Star notes Hinton’s role in Chelsea’s 1970 FA Cup success against Leeds United.
Hinton’s career at Chelsea spanned from 1963 to 1976 with a mid-era that included notable cup finals.
Chelsea’s statement emphasized family and friends as part of the club’s grieving process.
Hinton’s playing era included a famous 1970 final against Leeds and a 1971 Cup Winners Cup final absence.
The report frames Hinton as a club legend with a lasting legacy in Chelsea's history.

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