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Jimmy Armfield
English footballer (1935-2018).
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English footballer (1935-2018).
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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Achievements and distinctions
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English footballer (1935-2018).
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Career and education
Teams and organisations
Blackpool F.C. · England men's national association football team
Leadership and official positions
High Sheriff of Lancashire
Education
Arnold School
Major competitions and events
1966 FIFA World Cup · 1962 FIFA World Cup
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