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Pat Jennings
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Pat Jennings

Athlete · born June 12, 1945

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Patrick Anthony Jennings is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is widely recognised as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport and was nominated for the Ballon d'Or in 1973, 1975 and 1985.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~18Joined Watford F.C.1963
  2. ~19Joined Tottenham Hotspur F.C.1964
  3. ~19Joined Northern Ireland men's national association football team1964
  4. ~32Joined Arsenal F.C.1977
  5. ~41Joined Everton F.C.1986

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Actor

1985 · United States

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1962 · Canada

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1942 · Germany

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