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My Take
Jimmy Greaves is one of those names that makes my chest tighten with admiration. Regarded as one of the greatest strikers ever, he scored 44 goals for England and holds records that still stand at Tottenham. But what moves me isn't only the goals. After hanging up his boots he became a beloved television presenter and a candid autobiographer, proving that the genius who could find the net could also find an audience with words. To excel in two such different arenas takes rare charisma. His place in the English Football Hall of Fame is fully earned, and his passing in 2021 felt like the loss of a true national treasure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Greaves
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・グリーヴス
- Reading
- じみー・ぐりーゔす
- Born
- February 20, 1940 – September 19, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Manor Park, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / autobiographer / television presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Greaves born?
February 20, 1940 – September 19, 2021.
Where is Jimmy Greaves from?
Jimmy Greaves is from Manor Park, United Kingdom.
What does Jimmy Greaves do?
Jimmy Greaves works as association football player, autobiographer, television presenter.
How tall is Jimmy Greaves?
Jimmy Greaves is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.