Former England striker Jimmy Greaves has died on the age of 81, Premier League membership Tottenham Hotspur mentioned on Sunday.
Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years in the past, began his profession with Chelsea and scored a then membership document 124 league targets for the London membership between 1957 and 1961.
We are extraordinarily saddened to be taught of the passing of the nice Jimmy Greaves.
We lengthen our deepest sympathies to Jimmy’s household and pals at this unhappy time.
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2021
FILE – In this Oct. 23, 1965 file photograph, England inside-right Jimmy Greaves vies for the ball in opposition to Yugoslav goalkeeper Milutin Soskic in the course of the second half of the Football Association soccer match between England and the Rest of the World at Wembley Stadium, London. Jimmy Greaves, considered one of England’s biggest goal-scorers who was prolific for Tottenham, Chelsea and AC Milan has died. (Source: AP)
He performed for Tottenham from 1961-70, netting 266 targets in 379 appearances — a document that also stands.
Greaves was a part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad and scored 44 targets in 57 internationals.
