The homegrown talent was City’s leading scorer of the 1940’s as he played through regional wartime football and a return to regular league action, netting almost 100 goals in over 160 appearances in all competitions.

The Sileby-born forward caught the attention of City when he scored twice in Quarn Methodists’ victory over a City Colts side in the 1940 County Cup final and he didn't disappoint upon joining the club, scoring in both his debut during wartime football and on the return to post-war action.

Lee’s goals weren't just numerous - they were crucial. He bagged the goal at Cardiff that helped Leicester avoid relegation to the third tier in 1949 and was also a key figure as City reached Wembley that year in the cup but fell to an agonising defeat in the final.

He also had to come through a number of injury setbacks to enjoy his successful nine-year spell at Filbert Street and there was uproar when a transfer was agreed to near rivals Derby County. With the Rams he secured selection for England and scored in a 4-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast.

Ultimately, and frustratingly, injuries caught up with him during his time with the Rams and he wasn't able to replicate the regularity of his goals for County. He did go on to have a brief stint at Coventry City before those injuries forced him to retire from the game.

Post football, Lee went on to be a groundsman and he was also a county cricketer for Leicestershire, taking a wicket with the first ball he bowled. However, that was to be his only senior outing.