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Jimmy Greaves

Photo: Jack de Nijs for Anefo / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, via Wikimedia Commons

Soccer player

Jimmy Greaves

English professional football player (1940-2021)

Jimmy Greaves was born on February 20, 1940 and died on September 19, 2021, aged 81.

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Born
February 20, 1940, Manor Park
Died
September 19, 2021
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Soccer player

Official links: Official website (jimmygreaves.net) · Wikipedia

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Jimmy’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Jimmy Greaves was born on a Tuesday.
  • Jimmy Greaves would have turned 86 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: August 20. Birthstone: Amethyst.
  • Jimmy Greaves belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Greaves born?

Jimmy Greaves was born on February 20, 1940 and died on September 19, 2021, aged 81.

What is Jimmy Greaves’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born February 20.

Does Jimmy Greaves have an official website?

Yes: jimmygreaves.net.