CHELSEA legend John Dempsey has left the majority of his £422,000 fortune to his widow.
The former centre-half, who died aged 78 on November 5 last year, has also gifted his son and daughter two of his most treasured medals.
Probate documents have revealed the former centre-half left £422,337 to his widow Patricia, known has Tricia.
His son Paul Dempsey received one of the late star’s most precious keepsakes – his 1970 FA Cup winners’ medal.
That final against Leeds first ended 2–2 at Wembley before going to a replay at Old Trafford, where Chelsea famously won it 2–1.
Meanwhile daughter Louise Crofts was given another of her dad’s crown jewels – his 1971 European Cup Winners’ Cup medal, as reported by NeedToKnow.
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She also inherited his Football League Cup tankard and Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Paul was also given his father’s Real Madrid watch and a special recognition trophy presented to the defender by Chelsea in 2008.
The will stated: “I give free of any tax or duty arising in respect of my death.
“To my said son Paul my 1969/1970 FA Cup winners medal my Real Madrid watch and my special recognition trophy presented by Chelsea FC in 2008.
“To my said daughter Louise my 1971 European Cup winners medal my Football League cup tankard and my Defensive Player of the Year Award.
“All of my remaining football memorabilia football shirts photograph albums and caps to Paul and Louise in equal shares absolutely.”
Former defender Dempsey spent nine years at Stamford Bridge between 1969 and 1978.
That saw him lift the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in back-to-back seasons for the Blues.
In fact, the centre-back scored “one of the crispest volleys seen from a Chelsea player” as the Blues beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the 1971 final replay in Greece.
In total, he scored seven goals in 207 games for the club, having joined from West London rivals Fulham where he started his career.
John Dempsey’s career
POSITION
CLUB CAREER
- 1964–1969 Fulham 149 league games (4 league goals)
- 1969–1978 Chelsea 166 (4)
- 1976 Serbian White Eagles
- 1978–1980 Philadelphia Fury 81 (2)
- 1983–1984 Dundalk 10 (0)
- Total 404 (10)
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
- 1966–1972 Republic of Ireland 19 (1)
TROPHIES
- FA Cup: 1969–70
- European Cup Winners’ Cup: 1970–71
MANAGERIAL CAREER
- 1976 Serbian White Eagles
- 1982 Maidenhead United
- 1983–1984 Dundalk
- Egham Town
Source: Wikipedia
In a statement announcing Dempsey’s passing, the club said: “It is with tremendous sadness that Chelsea Football Club announces the passing of our former centre-back and FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup winner John Dempsey. He was 78.
“All at Chelsea send our heartfelt condolences to John’s wife Trish and all his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Tributes poured in from the footballing world for Dempsey following his passing.
One fan said: “Sorry to hear about the death of John Dempsey. A very underrated centre-half and as most of you will know a particular favourite of mine for his iconic hairstyles.”
A second wrote: “Rest in peace legend.”
Another added: “With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Chelsea legend John Dempsey. His legacy on the field and his contributions to our club will never be forgotten.
“Our deepest condolences to John’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
“A true Chelsea legend who will never be forgotten,” penned another fan.
And someone else wrote: “Really sad to hear that Chelsea’s legendary 1970s centre-back John Dempsey has died.
“My ex-wife’s sister worked for the Philadelphia Fury team when he played there and stayed close to him. As a result I got to chat to him and found him to be a lovely, warm, humble man.”
Dempsey had stints with the Serbian White Eagles and Philadelphia Fury in North America before finishing his career as player-manager at Dundalk in Ireland in 1984.
Born in London, he represented the Republic of Ireland 19 times.
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The defender became the first Irish player to be sent off in a World Cup qualifier when he saw red against Hungary before the 1970 tournament.
After his time in football, Dempsey spent time working as a carer supporting adults with autism and learning difficulties in North London.
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