Pat Jennings
Patrick Anthony Jennings CBE (born 12 June 1945) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Jennings is widely recognised as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history
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Jennings in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Patrick Anthony Jennings | ||
| Date of birth | 12 June 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Newry, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1956 | Shamrock Rovers (Newry) | ||
| 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 1964–1986 | Northern Ireland | 119 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played 119 international matches for Northern Ireland in an international career which lasted for over 22 years. During his career, Jennings played for Newry Town, Watford and in the top division with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, winning the FA Cup with both of the north London rivals. In total, Jennings made over 1,000 top level appearances, and despite being a goalkeeper, he scored from play in the 1967 FA Charity Shield.
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