Jimmy Greaves
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Summary
Jimmy Greaves was born on February 20, 1940[1], in Manor Park[2]. He died on September 19, 2021[3], in Danbury[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], autobiographer[6], and television presenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,069 views/month, #6,768 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Award received: English Football Hall of Fame[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Barnet F.C.[12], Woodford Town F.C.[13], West Ham United F.C.[14], Tottenham Hotspur F.C.[15], Brentwood Town F.C.[16], Chelmsford City F.C.[17], Chelsea F.C.[18], Borussia Dortmund[19], AC Milan[20], Bush Hill Rangers F.C.[21], England national under-21 association football team[22], England men's national association football team[23]
- Commons category: Jimmy Greaves[24]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[25]
- Sport: association football[26]
- Family name: Greaves[27]
- Given name: Jimmy[28]
- Official website: http://jimmygreaves.net[29]
- Described by source: Jimmy Greaves, English Soccer Star, Is Dead at 81[30]
- Participant in: 1966 FIFA World Cup[31], 1962 FIFA World Cup[32], 1968 UEFA European Championship[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Birth name: James Peter Greaves[35]
- Country for sport: England[36]
- Name in native language: Jimmy Greaves[37]
- Number of children: 5[38]
- Start of work period: 1957[39]
- End of work period: 1979[40]
- Height: 1.73 m[41]
- Mass: 64 kg[42]
Why It Matters
Jimmy Greaves has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Greaves born?
Jimmy Greaves was born in Manor Park[2].
Where did Jimmy Greaves die?
Jimmy Greaves died in Danbury[4].
What did Jimmy Greaves do for work?
Jimmy Greaves worked as an association football player[5], autobiographer[6], and television presenter[7].
What awards did Jimmy Greaves receive?
Honors received include English Football Hall of Fame[10].