Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish, MBE, was born on 4 March 1951 in Glasgow, Scotland. He has made remarkable achievements as a player and manager for Liverpool FC that have stood the test of time. Before enjoying two successful spells at the helm, Dalglish the player made 515 appearances and scored 172 goals. In total, he lifted eight League championship trophies, three European Cups, two FA Cups, five League Cups and one UEFA Super Cup. Dalglish has been inducted into both the Scottish and English Football Halls of Fame. Off the pitch, the support he provided to the Hillsborough families in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, and in the years since, underlines his commitment to both Liverpool FC fans and the people of Merseyside.
Those qualities are also evident in his work for the Marina Dalglish Appeal, a charity set up with his wife that helps cancer sufferers and their families on Merseyside. Kenny Dalglish is a legacy of compassion and sheer brilliance. What he inspired on and off the field has resulted in fans all over giving him the title of King Kenny.