Jimmy Tansey
For the Liverpool-born Australia international footballer, see Jim Tansey.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Tansey | ||
| Date of birth | 29 January 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool | ||
| Date of death | 7 July 2012 (aged 83) | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1948–1953 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1953–1960 | Everton | 133 | (0) |
| 1960–1961 | Crewe Alexandra | 9 | (0) |
| South Liverpool | |||
| Total | 142 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jimmy Tansey (29 January 1929 – 7 July 2012) was an English professional footballer who played for Everton and Crewe Alexandra.
Playing career
Liverpool-born Tansey joined local club Everton as a youth team player in 1948, and made his first-team debut in a 2–2 draw against Notts County in 1953.[1] He established himself as a first-team regular in the 1954–55 season, making 39 league appearances. He remained the club's first-choice left back until he was superseded by John Bramwell in the 1958–59 season. He transferred to Crewe Alexandra the following season.
Death
Tansey died on 7 July 2012, aged 83.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Prentice, David (July 9, 2012). "Former Everton FC left-back Jimmy Tansey dies aged 83". Retrieved July 9, 2012.