Jimmy Armfield: Biography, Facts and Career
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James Christopher Armfield (21 September 1935 – 22 January 2018) was an English professional football player and manager. He played the whole of his Football League career at Blackpool, usually at right-back. Between 1954 and 1971, he played 627 games in all competitions, scored six goals, and spent a decade as the club's captain. He also represented the England national team 43 times between 1959 and 1966, and captained them in fifteen games. He was a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad. After retiring from playing, Armfield managed Bolton Wanderers and Leeds United, leading the latter to the 1975 European Cup final.
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- Full name: Jimmy Armfield
- Born: 1935-09-21
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q124495
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James Christopher Armfield (21 September 1935 – 22 January 2018) was an English professional football player and manager.
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Jimmy Armfield was born on 1935-09-21.
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