Photo: Hans Peters for Anefo , Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 934-6569 / CC0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Jimmy Johnstone is the kind of footballer legends are built on. Standing just 155 cm, nicknamed Jinky for dribbling that seemed to defy physics, he turned smallness into an art form in an era that worshipped strength. Thirteen years at Celtic, a Lisbon Lion who lifted the 1967 European Cup, nine straight Scottish titles, the resume reads like folklore. What moves me is that he conquered the game on imagination alone, not muscle. He passed in 2006, but the memory of those mazy runs still flickers in the minds of anyone who saw them. A true, irreplaceable hero.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Johnstone
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・ジョンストン
- Reading
- じみー・じょんすとん
- Born
- September 30, 1944 – March 13, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Uddingston, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 155 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jimmyjohnstone.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy%20Johnstone
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Johnstone born?
September 30, 1944 – March 13, 2006.
Where is Jimmy Johnstone from?
Jimmy Johnstone is from Uddingston, United Kingdom.
What does Jimmy Johnstone do?
Jimmy Johnstone works as association football player.
How tall is Jimmy Johnstone?
Jimmy Johnstone is 155 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.