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He briefly joined the Italian side A.C. Milan in 1961 and scored 9 goals in 12 games but failure to settle led to a quick departure. Bill Nicholson then signed him for Tottenham Hotspur for £99,999. The unusual fee was intended to relieve Greaves of the pressure of being the first £100,000 player.
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Who is the top goal scorer ever at Tottenham Hotspur?
Jimmy Greaves is Tottenham Hotspurs record goal scorer. He scored 220 goals between 1961 - 1970.
Who was the first soccer transfer to a European club?
If you are refering to a British transfer then I beleve it was Jimmy Greaves A.C. Milan in 1961 for the massive purse of 100,000 pounds.
Who was the top scorer of EPL in 1961?
The top scorer of the English Premier League (EPL) in 1961 was Jimmy Greaves.
Who is first 100000 pound football player in English football?
Dennis Law (Scotland) was the first player to be transferred for 100,000 pounds in English Football, when he transferred from Manchester City to Torino in June 1961.Previously Jimmy Greaves signed for 99,999 pounds from AC Milan to Tottenham Hotspur because he didn't want to be the first 100,000 pound player.
Was the winner of the FA Cup in 1961?
Tottenham Hotspur was the winner of the FA Cup in 1961.
When was Milan BlaΕ‘ko born?
Milan Blaško was born in 1961.
What was winner of the English Premier League in 1961?
Tottenham Hotspur
Was the winner of the English Premier League in 1961?
The winner of the 1961 English Premier League was Tottenham Hotspur.
What team won the English Premier League in 1961?
Tottenham Hotspur
What werer fa cup winners in 1961?
The team that won the FA cup in 1961 was Tottenham Hotspur in England.
What team won the fa cup in 1961?
The team that won the FA Cup in the year 1961 is Tottenham Hotspur.
When did Edward Gale die?
Edward Greaves died in 1964.
