Pat Jennings
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Patrick Anthony Jennings CBE (born 12 June 1945[2]) is a Northern Irish former footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. He played 119 international matches for Northern Ireland. His international career lasted for over 22 years. During his career, Jennings played for Newry Town and Watford. He also played in the top division with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. He won the FA Cup with both of these teams. In total, Jennings made over 1,000 top level appearances. Even though he was a goalkeeper, he scored in the 1967 FA Charity Shield.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Patrick Anthony Jennings | ||
Date of birth | (1945-06-12) 12 June 1945 (age 78) | ||
Place of birth | Newry, Northern Ireland | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
1960 | Shamrock Rovers | ||
1961–1963 | Newry Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1963–1964 | Watford | 48 | (0) |
1964–1977 | Tottenham Hotspur | 472 | (0) |
1977–1985 | Arsenal | 237 | (0) |
1986 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
Total | 757 | (0) | |
National team | |||
1964–1986[1] | Northern Ireland | 119 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
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Jennings was born in Newry. He won his last cap at the age of 41.[3]