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Denis Law:
A Printfield Legend
A King is Born
Born in 1940, Denis Law went on to become one of the greatest football players of all time. Known as The King and The Lawman, and also described as a showman and a swordsman—he was an intelligent player with a rare blend of flair and grit, a one-off with equal measures of elegance and menace.
Early Promise
As a young boy growing up in Printfield, Denis supported Aberdeen Football Club and showed early promise, earning selection for Scotland Schoolboys. At 15, he was scouted by Huddersfield Town, beginning a professional journey that would make history.
One of a Kind
His talent was exceptional. The legendary Brazilian footballer, Pelé, once remarked that Denis was the only British player who could have joined Brazil’s legendary 1960s team and called him the greatest Scottish footballer ever.
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PHYSICAL TRAIL
Stop 1:
The trail starts at the corner of Printfield Walk & Printfield Terrace, marked by the red Printfield 10. Stop 1 is the yellow lectern.
