Jimmy Armfield
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Summary
Jimmy Armfield was born on September 21, 1935[1], in Denton[2]. He died on January 22, 2018[3], in Blackpool[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], journalist[6], association football coach[7], and sports commentator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,409 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Position held: High Sheriff of Lancashire[11]
- Educated at: Arnold School[12]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of sports team: Blackpool F.C.[15], England men's national association football team[16]
- Commons category: Jimmy Armfield[17]
- Position played on team / speciality: full-back[18]
- Cause of death: lymphoma[19]
- Sport: association football[20]
- Family name: Armfield[21]
- Given name: Jimmy[22], Christopher[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Participant in: 1966 FIFA World Cup[25], 1962 FIFA World Cup[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Country for sport: England[28]
- Name in native language: Jimmy Armfield[29]
- Height: 1.78 m[30]
- Coach of sports team: Bolton Wanderers F.C.[31]
Why It Matters
Jimmy Armfield has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Armfield born?
Jimmy Armfield's place of birth was Denton[2].
Where did Jimmy Armfield die?
Jimmy Armfield passed away in Blackpool[4].
What did Jimmy Armfield do for work?
Jimmy Armfield worked as an association football player[5], journalist[6], association football coach[7], and sports commentator[8].
Where did Jimmy Armfield go to school?
Jimmy Armfield was educated at Arnold School[12].
What awards did Jimmy Armfield receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].