Brian Clough: Legendary Football Manager Dies at 69

Brian Clough was an English football player and manager. Born on March 21, 1935, in Middlesbrough, he scored 251 goals in 274 league games for Middlesbrough and Sunderland before an injury ended his playing career.

As a manager he took Derby County to the league title in 1972 and then won the First Division with Nottingham Forest in 1978. Forest then won the European Cup in 1979 and 1980. He spent 18 years at the City Ground and was famous for his outspoken, confident style.

Clough spent only 44 days as manager of Leeds United in 1974. He died of stomach cancer in Derby on September 20, 2004, at age 69.

Achievements: Two European Cups, league titles with Derby County and Nottingham Forest, 251 goals in 274 league games.

Birth: March 21, 1935 - Middlesbrough, England.

Profession: Football player and manager.

Interesting Facts: He never managed England despite being widely tipped for the job.