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European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
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“Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has passed away at the age of 78. Rimmer was a key player in Villa's 1982 European Cup win and also earned one England cap in 1976. His legacy will be remembered by fans and teammates alike.”
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- Jimmy Rimmer was a European Cup winner with Aston Villa in 1982 and also played for Manchester United and Arsenal.
- Rimmer earned one England cap in 1976 and was a key player in Villa's league title-winning campaign of 1980-81.
- Aston Villa and Manchester United have paid tribute to Rimmer, with the latter's former teammate Alex Stepney expressing his condolences.
- Rimmer made 229 league appearances for Aston Villa and also spent time with Swansea City and Arsenal, winning the latter's player of the season award in 1974-75.
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
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