United legend Norman Hunter will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum next week.

Norman, who joined the club aged 15, made his first-team debut in 1962 and became an integral part of Don Revie’s great United side during his 15-year stay at Elland Road.

He amassed an incredible 726 appearances in all competitions in United colours, making him the fourth-highest appearance maker in the club’s history.

Norman, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, won the First Division twice, the Inter Cities Fairs Cup twice, the FA Cup and the League Cup, as well as playing in the 1975 European Cup final during his illustrious United career.

From Leeds he went on to join Bristol City and then Barnsley, where he began his managerial career.

Norman is still a regular face at Elland Road, where he remains as popular as ever as a matchday host in the banqueting suite which was recently renamed in his honour. 

Norman will be inducted at the National Football Musuem's prestigious ceremony next Wednesday alongside Ivor Allchurch, John Barnes, Bob Crompton, Paul McGrath, Gary Neville, Stuart Pearce, Alan Mullery, Gary Davies and Faye White.

He will join fellow United greats Don Revie, John Charles, Billy Bremner, Jack Charlton, Johnny Giles and Eddie Gray in the Hall of Fame.

Inductees are chosen by a panel featuring some of the biggest names in football, including the Museum’s President Sir Bobby Charlton, Vice President Sir Alex Ferguson, Gordon Taylor and Mark Lawrenson.  

National Football Museum Director Kevin Moore said: “Each year we think the event and calibre of inductees can’t get any higher and each year our expectations are surpassed. This year we’ve received more votes than ever with Ossie Ardilles, Jimmy Armfield, Michael Owen and Colin Bell just some of the names who’ve taken the time to cast their vote.

“The awards dinner is an incredible opportunity to gather these football greats in one room and reflect on their successes. We’re delighted that we’ll also be joined by England Women’s captain Steph Houghton and previous inductees including Cliff Jones (Spurs) and Eddie Gray (Leeds United). 

“As ever we’re extremely grateful to the ongoing support from our main sponsor the Professional Footballers’ Association who are instrumental in ensuring that the Hall of Fame is becoming one of the most prestigious fixtures in the sporting awards calendar. We’re also delighted that The FA is once again supporting our Football for All and Women’s Football Awards.”

To qualify for nomination players must have finished their career or be aged over 30 and have played or managed in England for at least five years.

The National Football Museum provides a world-class home for the greatest collection of football memorabilia ever assembled, in addition to housing its nationally-recognised Hall of Fame in Manchester.

More than 140,000 objects, works of art and photographs make up this unique collection with over 2,500 on display at any one time. Highlights include a shirt from the world's first international match played in 1872, the 1966 World Cup Final ball and the shirt worn by Maradona during the infamous 1986 ‘Hand of God’ quarter final match between England and Argentina.

Admission is free of charge but, as the museum is a registered charity, it relies on donations from the public and support from the corporate sector.