Jimmy also scored a record six hat-tricks for England.When he died back in September, Spurs released a statement which read: "We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves."[He was] not just Tottenham Hotspur’s record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen."Jimmy passed away at home in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 19 September), aged 81."Throughout his wonderful playing career, Jimmy’s strike rate was phenomenal."His Spurs return was 266 goals in 379 appearances between 1961 and 1970 – 220 goals in 321 league games, 32 goals in 36 FA Cup ties, five in just eight League Cup ties and nine in 14 European matches."They added: "Football will not see his like again."We extend our.
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