He was the legend who lit up Tyneside as a player and a manager.
Today, we pay a picture tribute to Kevin Keegan who has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer.
Keegan made an immense mark on Newcastle United and we compiled 15 photos from the Getty Images archives to show King Kev in action.
Whether it was on the pitch, in the dugout, meeting fans or out and about in Newcastle, he was adored during his time in the North East.
Let’s relive some of the highlights of a true great who made such a big difference to football in the region.
9. Named after a hero
Kevin was pictured wearing an HMS Newcastle hat as he autographed the helicopter which was named after him on HMS Newcastle in 1983. (Photo by Julian Brannigan/Hulton Archive) | Hulton Archive
10. Loads of love for Kevin
Fans mob their hero after he scored against Queens Park Rangers in 1982. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive) | Hulton Archive
11. Team mates together
Newcastle players left to right, Terry McDermott, John Anderson, Kevin Keegan, Kevin Carr, Chris Waddle, David Mills and Steve Carney (front right) celebrate in the team bath after their 4-0 victory over Derby in 1984. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive) | Hulton Archive
12. Auf Wiedersehen Kev
A Newcastle United fan pictured with a copy of captain Kevin Keegan's Ttstimonial brochure, 'Auf Wiedersehen Kev' next to Keegan's car in 1984. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive) | Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive