[1] He is probably best known for his still-standing record for scoring the most goals in the Copa Libertadores, the premier club tournament in South America.

Born in Ancón, Santa Elena, Ecuador, Spencer was the son of a Jamaican of British origin.

[3] He was an ambidextrous striker with lethal pace, off-the-ball movement, heading and balance skills, and excellent finishing that tore defences to shreds for over a decade.

His lineage survives through his Chilean wife María Teresa, his children Alberto, Walter, Jacqueline, and his grandchildren.

[5] On the international front, Spencer holds the unique distinction of being the only goalscorer, capped by two different countries simultaneously: Ecuador, and Uruguay.

Although widely considered one of the best South American players of all time, he still remains largely an unknown figure in Europe.