Jimmy Greaves

Jimmy Greaves

James Peter "Jimmy" Greaves (born 20 February 1940 in Manor Park, East Ham, England) is an English former football player, England's third highest international goalscorer, the highest goalscorer in the history of Tottenham Hotspur football club, the highest goalscorer in the history of English top flight football and more recently a television pundit - famous for his trademark catchphrase it's a funny old game. He is considered to be one of the finest goalscorers of his generation.

Read more about Jimmy Greaves:  1970 London To Mexico World Cup Rally, Post Playing Career, Honours

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