A Legend's Legacy: Remembering Jimmy Rimmer The news of Jimmy Rimmer's passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes from the football community, a testament to his enduring legacy as a European Cup winner and goalkeeper for Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Beyond the accolades and fond memories, Rimmer's life story raises questions about the transience of greatness in sports.
Rimmer's career was marked by moments of brilliance, particularly his contribution to Villa's 1982 European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich.