26 March 1983 - A Final Cup For Paisley's Cupboard

On 26 March 1983, Bob Paisley, Liverpool's most decorated manager, won his last major cup, beating Manchester United in the League Cup Final, 2-1.

Paisley spent his entire professional career at Liverpool, playing there from 1939 to 1954, then joining the coaching staff. When manager Bill Shankly retired in 1974, Paisley took charge and proceeded to win an astounding club-record 20 major trophies, including six league titles and three European Cups. The 1982-83 season was his last at Anfield and he went out in style, winning his last two pieces of silverware.

The first of the two was the League Cup, his final tournament trophy. Playing before a crowd of 99,304, Liverpool faced Manchester United and quickly fell behind after United forward and captain Norman Whiteside scored in the 12th minute. They were still trailing deep into the second half until left back Alan Kennedy equalized in the 75th minute.

Still level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the match went into extra time, where Liverpool midfielder Ronnie Whelan scored in the 98th minute. It proved to be the match-winner, giving the Reds a 2-1 victory.

Liverpool went on to give Paisley his final trophy by winning the league that season, finishing eleven points clear of runners-up Watford.

22 February 1991 - The King Has Left The Building

On 22 February 1991, Kenny Dalglish resigned as Liverpool manager after guiding the club for five and a half seasons. During that period, they won three league titles and two FA Cups.

He got his start at Anfield in 1977 when then-manager Bob Paisley spent a British record £440,000 to bring him from Celtic as a replacement for recently-departed striker Kevin Keegan. He soon became a fan favorite and a key contributor, winning five league titles, four League Cups, and three European Cups under Paisley and Paisley's replacement, Joe Fagan and earning the nickname "King Kenny."

When Fagan retired in May 1985, Dalglish took over as player-manager only hours before the Heysel stadium disaster. But despite that tragedy marking his debut, he led Liverpool to the Double the following season. More success followed, including the 1988 and 1990 league titles and the 1989 FA Cup. But more tragedy followed, as well, in the form of the Hillsborough disaster which claimed the lives of 96 people, all of whom were Liverpool supporters.

Less than two years later, Dalglish resigned as manager, clearly suffering from the effects of both Heysel and Hillsborough in addition to the pressures of management. But he returned to the touchline eight months later for Blackburn and led them from the Second Division to the 1995 Premier League title--their first league title since 1914.

After further spells with Newcastle United (1997-98) and Celtic (1999-2000), he returned to Anfield in 2009 as club ambassador. He was a popular candidate to replace Rafa Benitez in June 2010, but the job went instead to Roy Hodgson. Hodgson lasted barely half a season, though, and Dalglish returned as manager in January 2011.

23 January 1919 - Liverpool's Other Greatest Manager

On 23 January 1919, Liverpool legend Bob Paisley was born in Sunderland, England. Although Bill Shankly is widely--and correctly--recognized as Liverpool's greatest manager, Paisley actually produced a better record and more silverware than his former boss.

Paisley joined the club as a half-back in May 1939, making the move from non-League side Bishop Auckland FC. But World War II intervened, so he did not make his first appearance until January 1946, almost 7 years later. Despite the delay, he quickly established himself as a regular in the first team, making 253 League appearance before his retirement in 1954, winning both the 1947 League title and the 1950 FA Cup (Paisley did not play in the Cup final, but played in enough matches to earn a winner's medal).

After hanging up his boots, he remained with the club as a staff member, first as a physiotherapist, then as a reserve coach. He was there when Shankly arrived in December 1959 and helped the new boss guide the Reds to unparalleled heights, winning three League titles, two FA Cups, one UEFA Cup, and one European Cup Winners' Cup. When Shankly retired unexpectedly after the 1973-74 season, Paisley took up the reins.

Under Paisley, Liverpool amassed a monumental silverware collection, including 6 League titles, 3 European Cups, one UEFA Cup, 3 League Cups, one European Super Cup, and one Intercontinental Cup. Paisley himself won 6 Manager of the Year Awards. When discussing his amazing run of success, Paisley once quipped "Mind you, I've been here during the bad times, too. One year we came second."

He retired in 1983, after winning that 6th League title. All told, he had spent 44 years at Anfield. He died in 1996 at the age of 77.

See a video tribute to Paisley here.