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Bobby Tambling, Chelsea’s former all-time leading goal scorer, dies at 84

LONDON — Bobby Tambling, the Chelsea great who held the English club’s all-time scoring record for decades, has died. He was 84. Tambling's death was confirmed Thursday by Chelsea, which didn't disclose more details, as well as Irish soccer club Crosshaven, where he had a spell as manager. Chelsea described Tambling as “one of our most legendary players” and said “his name is written very large in our history.” His 202 goals in 370 appearances for Chelsea from 1959-1970 made him the team’s record scorer until 2013, when Frank Lampard surpassed the tally. Tambling made his Chelsea debut at age...

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