Soccer-Former England striker Greaves dies aged 81


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Jimmy Greaves at the Royal Mail Football Heroes Stamp Collection Launch - Wembley Stadium - May 8, 2013 Former footballer Jimmy Greaves during the launch Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers and Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer, has died at the age of 81, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, scored 266 goals for Tottenham between 1961-1970 and his 37 league goals in the 1962-63 season remains a club record.

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