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Key moments and achievements from Michael Mills's life.
Michael was born
· Ipswich, Suffolk, England
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Mick Mills made his debut for Ipswich Town in 1966 at just 17 years old, in a 5-2 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This first appearance began a remarkable 17-year association with the club during which he would set the all-time record for appearances.
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Mick Mills made his debut for Ipswich Town in 1966 at just 17 years old, in a 5-2 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This first appearance began a remarkable 17-year association with the club during which he would set the all-time record for appearances.
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On January 30, 1971, Mills was named captain of Ipswich Town, a role he would hold for the remainder of his time at the club. His leadership as captain coincided with the most successful era in Ipswich Towns history.
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On January 30, 1971, Mills was named captain of Ipswich Town, a role he would hold for the remainder of his time at the club. His leadership as captain coincided with the most successful era in Ipswich Towns history.
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During the 1972-73 season, England manager Alf Ramsey gave Mills his first international cap in a 1-1 draw with Yugoslavia at Wembley. He would go on to win 42 caps for England over the next decade.
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During the 1972-73 season, England manager Alf Ramsey gave Mills his first international cap in a 1-1 draw with Yugoslavia at Wembley. He would go on to win 42 caps for England over the next decade.
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In 1978, Mills captained Ipswich Town to FA Cup victory, lifting the trophy after a 1-0 defeat of favorites Arsenal at Wembley. It was the clubs first major honor in 16 years and remains one of the greatest moments in Ipswich Towns history.
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In 1978, Mills captained Ipswich Town to FA Cup victory, lifting the trophy after a 1-0 defeat of favorites Arsenal at Wembley. It was the clubs first major honor in 16 years and remains one of the greatest moments in Ipswich Towns history.
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In 1981, Mills captained Ipswich Town to UEFA Cup glory, collecting the trophy after victory over AZ 67 Alkmaar in the final. The UEFA Cup triumph was the pinnacle of Ipswich Towns golden era and cemented Mills legacy as the clubs greatest captain.
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In 1981, Mills captained Ipswich Town to UEFA Cup glory, collecting the trophy after victory over AZ 67 Alkmaar in the final. The UEFA Cup triumph was the pinnacle of Ipswich Towns golden era and cemented Mills legacy as the clubs greatest captain.
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Mills was named captain of England for the 1982 World Cup in Spain, leading his country in the opening match against France in Bilbao, which England won 3-1. He captained the side through all the group stage matches, all of which England won.
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Mills was named captain of England for the 1982 World Cup in Spain, leading his country in the opening match against France in Bilbao, which England won 3-1. He captained the side through all the group stage matches, all of which England won.
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Over 17 seasons, Mills made 741 appearances for Ipswich Town, setting the clubs all-time record for most matches played. This extraordinary total reflected his remarkable consistency, durability, and loyalty to the club across nearly two decades of service.
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Over 17 seasons, Mills made 741 appearances for Ipswich Town, setting the clubs all-time record for most matches played. This extraordinary total reflected his remarkable consistency, durability, and loyalty to the club across nearly two decades of service.
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Mick Mills was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his outstanding services to football. The honor recognized his distinguished career as both a player and his later contributions to the sport as a manager.
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Mick Mills was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his outstanding services to football. The honor recognized his distinguished career as both a player and his later contributions to the sport as a manager.
Michael Mills passed away
