Jimmy Tansey

Jimmy Tansey (29 January 1929 – 7 July 2012) was an English professional footballer who played for Everton in the 1950s and Crewe Alexandra in the 1960s.

For the Liverpool-born Australia international footballer, see Jim Tansey.

Jimmy Tansey
Personal information
Full name James Tansey
Date of birth (1929-01-29)29 January 1929
Place of birth Liverpool
Date of death 7 July 2012(2012-07-07) (aged 83)
Position(s) 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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His grandson, Greg Tansey, is also a footballer[1] and most recently played for St Mirren

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.[2] 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 He remained the club's first-choice left back until he was superseded by John Bramwell in the 1958–59 season.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.[2] His Funeral was at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Woolton , at 12 noon on Tuesday 17th July 2012.

References
  1. "Tansey name lives on at Goodison through Boro star 55 years after grandfather Jimmy played for Everton". Hertfordshire Mercury. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  2. Prentice, David (9 July 2012). "Former Everton FC left-back Jimmy Tansey dies aged 83". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
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