Sunderland Legend Gary Rowell Dies at 68 After Courageous Fight...

Premier League club left in mourning after loss of iconic legend

Sunderland are saddened as they mourn the death of club legend Gary Rowell ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby, with both Black Cats and Newcastle paying tribute.

Ex-Claret Rowell passes away

We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Claret Gary Rowell, a player who reached legend status at his home town club Sunderland before playing ending his career with us at Burnley. That legendary status came when he scored a hat trick for Sunderland in the derby against Newcastle at St. James’ Park and it is perhaps appropriate that those two clubs meet today. But he was more than that at Sunderland, much more than that and is …

Sunderland hero Gary Rowell dies aged 68 on eve of derby with Newcastle

Former striker scored a hat-trick in 1979 derby Rowell had been diagnosed with leukaemia The former Sunderland striker Gary Rowell has died at the age of 68, the Black Cats have announced. He was being treated for leukaemia. The Seaham-born Rowell, who scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 Division Two win over Newcastle at St James’ Park in February 1979, died on Saturday. His death comes 50 years to the day since he made his Sunderland debut and just a…

Sunderland Legend Gary Rowell Dies at 68 After Courageous Fight...

SUNDERLAND legend Gary Rowell has died at the age of 68. The Black Cats icon sadly passed away after a long battle with leaukaemia. Rowell played 297 for Sunder... #football, #sport, #premierleague, #celebritydeaths, #flyingeze