Natural: The Jimmy Greaves Story

Jimmy Greaves is the greatest goalscorer in English football history, scoring 357 top-flight goals. Despite 44 international goals in 57 games, his England career was defined by missing the 1966 World Cup Final. He retired from the game at 31 and descended into alcoholism. Reinventing himself as a TV personality, he has remained sober since 1978.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2019
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Jimmy Greaves, the legendary goalscorer in English football history, holds an unrivaled record of 357 top-flight goals, a feat that may remain unmatched forever. Hailing from a teenage sensation at Chelsea to his England debut at the age of 19, he became a legend at Tottenham Hotspur, despite an unfortunate spell at AC Milan. Despite his impressive international tally of 44 goals in 57 games, his England career was tragically defined by the heartbreak of missing the 1966 World Cup Final. A controversial move to West Ham marked the end of his Spurs days, and a year later, he retired from the game at the age of 31. However, the aftermath was a tumultuous journey into alcoholism, followed by an inspiring fight to reclaim his family and self-esteem. Reinventing himself as a popular TV personality, Greaves showcased his natural instincts both on and off the field. Overcoming his demons, he achieved sobriety in 1978 and has remained steadfast in his commitment ever since. "Natural: The Jimmy Greaves Story" is the definitive biography of one of England's most beloved footballers, delving into his remarkable journey from a teenage prodigy to a football icon and beyond.

Jimmy Greaves, the legendary goalscorer in English football history, holds an unrivaled record of 357 top-flight goals, a feat that may remain unmatched forever. Hailing from a teenage sensation at Chelsea to his England debut at the age of 19, he became a legend at Tottenham Hotspur, despite an unfortunate spell at AC Milan. Despite his impressive international tally of 44 goals in 57 games, his England career was tragically defined by the heartbreak of missing the 1966 World Cup Final. A controversial move to West Ham marked the end of his Spurs days, and a year later, he retired from the game at the age of 31. However, the aftermath was a tumultuous journey into alcoholism, followed by an inspiring fight to reclaim his family and self-esteem. Reinventing himself as a popular TV personality, Greaves showcased his natural instincts both on and off the field. Overcoming his demons, he achieved sobriety in 1978 and has remained steadfast in his commitment ever since. "Natural: The Jimmy Greaves Story" is the definitive biography of one of England's most beloved footballers, delving into his remarkable journey from a teenage prodigy to a football icon and beyond.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785314902