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European Cup-winning goalkeeper with Man United and Aston Villa Jimmy Rimmer dies, aged 78

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Jimmy Rimmer, a prominent English football goalkeeper who won the European Cup with both Manchester United and Aston Villa, has died at the age of 78.

Beginning his professional career at Manchester United, Rimmer subsequently transferred to Arsenal in 1974 before joining Aston Villa three years later. During his tenure at Villa Park, he achieved the distinction of being ever-present as the club captured the 1981 First Division title.

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