The youngest player in Manchester United's history, who made his debut at the age of 16 years and 19 days in 1956, has died today at the age of 84, the club announced in an official statement, BTA reported.
David Gaskell, who was a goalkeeper, came on as a substitute in the city derby with Manchester City at the "Maine Road" stadium in October 1956, barely 16 years old, after regular goalkeeper Ray Wood was injured. But despite his young age, Gaskell kept a clean sheet and United won the match 1-0 to win the Charity Shield.
Gaskell remained at Old Trafford for 11 years and made an incredible appearance in the 1963 FA Cup final, where United won the trophy 3-1 at Wembley Stadium.
Manchester United said on their official website: "We are all deeply saddened by the passing of David Gaskell - our youngest debutant, our former goalkeeper. We express our condolences to his family and friends and join in their grief."