Football icon Dennis Law was loved as the king of Stretford End, but in his will he left more than £2 million in real estate, documents revealed.
The Manchester United legend passed away in January at the age of 84 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Probate records show he left his wife Diana and his family a total of £2,035,475.
Law’s stunning skills, determination, Flair helped Manchester United to lead the two league titles and European Cup victory in 1968 under the leadership of Ir Mant Busby. He was one third of the famous United Trinity along with football greats George Best and Irvine Bobby Charlton.
At the funeral, Sir Alex Ferguson gave his tears respectfully, saying, “He will fight his grandma for the goal. He was so brave. A slender man standing by the side of all their great advocates.”
When announcing his death earlier this year, his family said: “It’s a heavy heart to you that says that our father Dennis laws have passed away. He fought a tough battle, but in the end he is now in peace. I want to thank everyone who contributed to his happiness and care.”
Manchester United also expressed his sadness, saying:
“The ultimate goalscoller, his talent, spirit and love for the game made him a generational hero.”
At his funeral in February, thousands of fans from both Manchester United and City, who also played the law, lined up the streets to say goodbye.
Sir Alex said, “He loved Scotland and loved beating England. He once lined up before a match against England. He loved Nobby Styles, and Nobby worshiped him. Nobby was tied to a tunnel and made Dennis the best.
When Spirit hear arrived at Manchester Cathedral for worship, Piper played “Scottish Flowers” and the crowd applauded as the co was carried inside.
Sir Rod Stewart paid tribute to his Scottish flag shaped bouquet, with a message saying, “You will and will be my football hero.”
Born in Aberdeen on February 24, 1940, the law was the youngest of seven children. Raised by fishermen Father George and Mother Lovina on the council flat, he wore shoes until he was 12 years old and didn’t receive his first soccer boots at the age of 16.
Despite having a trick that affected his vision, he was discovered in 1954 by Scout Archie Beatty in Huddersfield. “There was no low football outlook,” said Andy Beatty, the club’s then manager.
The law plays with one eye closed so you can see straight up until the club paid for the correction surgery.
Manchester City secured a British record transfer fee of £55,000 in 1960. Following his mission with Turin, Italy, Ir Matt Busby took him to United in 1962 as the club rebuilt after the tragic Munich Air Disaster of 1958.
He became part of the legendary unified Trinity along with George Best, who passed away in 2005, and Bobby Charlton, who passed away two years ago. In 1964 he made history by becoming the only Scots to win the Ballon d’Or.
After 11 seasons with the Red Devils, the law returned to the city. He famously scored a back heel goal against United, but it wasn’t this goal that drove United out, contrary to popular belief.
Over his illustrious 18-year career, Law won 55 caps in Scotland. He was survived by his wife Diana, sons Gary, Andrew, Robert and Ian, and daughter Diana.
