12 Facts About Jimmy Dimmock

James Henry Dimmock was a footballer who scored the winning goal for Tottenham Hotspur in the 1921 FA Cup Final.

Jimmy Dimmock played as an outside left and became the fans' favourite with his mazy runs and trickery, and won three caps for England.

Jimmy Dimmock was born in Edmonton on 5 December 1900 where he attended Montague Rd School.

Jimmy Dimmock played junior football for Park Avenue and Gothic Works before signing as an amateur for Tottenham Hotspur in 1916.

Jimmy Dimmock served as a gunner in the First World War with the Royal Field Artillery.

Jimmy Dimmock turned professional with Tottenham Hotspur in May 1919, and his first match was at Lincoln City on 4 October.

Jimmy Dimmock holds a unique place in the history of Tottenham Hotspur by being the only player in the club's history to play 400 league games and score 100 league goals.

Jimmy Dimmock remains the youngest Tottenham player to appear in an FA Cup Final.

Jimmy Dimmock made his international debut against Scotland on 9 April 1921 at the age of 20 years and 125 days to become the youngest Spurs player to play for England, and a fortnight later he appeared for Spurs in the FA Cup Final against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge.

Jimmy Dimmock subsequently played one season for Thames Association FC and two seasons for Clapton Orient.

Jimmy Dimmock worked for a time in the road haulage industry but suffered from poor health later in life, eventually losing both legs.

Jimmy Dimmock died on 23 December 1972 at the North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, London.