Jimmy Greaves

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy Greaves
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1940(1940-02-20)
Age	84
Birthplace	Manor Park
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jimmy Greaves Biography

Jimmy Greaves is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 20, 1940 in Manor Park, England, United Kingdom. A renowned English striker, who was one among the top goalscorers during his time. He scored 44 goals with his English national team over 57 matches between 1959 until 1967.

He as well as He and Colin Bell both played for the English national team in the 1960s. both were part of the English national team in the 1960s.

He got married to Irene Greaves in 1958.

Jimmy Greaves Net Worth

Jimmy Greaves is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Greaves 's net worth $100 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He scored his first match with Chelsea at the age of 17.

His club scored 220 goals. Tottenham Hotspur between 1961 and 1970.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jimmy Greaves Dating?

According to our records, Jimmy Greaves married to Irene Barden. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Greaves’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jimmy Greaves celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Jimmy Greaves

1. Jimmy Greaves scored 357 goals in 516 league appearances.
2. He is Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time leading scorer with 266 goals.
3. Greaves won the Golden Boot award twice (1960 and 1961).
4. He played for England in the 1966 World Cup, scoring four goals.
5. Greaves suffered a stroke in 2015 which left him wheelchair-bound.
6. He was awarded an MBE for services to football in 1999.
7. Greaves also played for Chelsea, AC Milan, and West Ham United.
8. He was known for his clinical finishing and natural goal-scoring ability.
9. In total, he scored over 400 career goals across all competitions.
10. Greaves passed away on September 19th, 2021 at the age of 81.

Did Jimmy Greaves get a World Cup medal?

After a long campaign Greaves finally received a World Cup winners’ medal in 2009 ; five years later he sold it in an auction at Sotheby’s for £44,000.

Did Jimmy Greaves love Chelsea?

My affection for the club has never been a secret ,’ Greaves said in 1995, while reminiscing about his time on the Fulham Road. ‘It’s probably the greatest name in the world: Chelsea.

Who was at Jimmy Greaves funeral?

Friends, family members and team-mates gathered at the funeral of former England striker Jimmy Greaves, who died aged 81 last month. His widow Irene, and four children – Lynn, Mitzi, Danny and Andy – mourned at Chelmsford Crematorium in Essex.

Why did Jimmy Greaves miss the World Cup?

Greaves first played for England in 1959 and racked up 44 goals in 57 games. The six hat tricks he scored still stand as an England record. However, he famously missed out on the 1966 World Cup Final as Alf Ramsey opted to stick with Geoff Hurst, after he replaced the injured Greaves in the quarter final.

How much is a 1966 World Cup winners medal worth?

The World Cup medal which Mr Stiles won in the 1966 final against West Germany was sold for £160,000 at auction. The 68-year-old’s European Cup medal, which he won with Manchester United in 1968, also went under the hammer, fetching more than £49,000. The sale was handled by Convery Auctions in Edinburgh.