Jimmy Tansey
# Jimmy Tansey

Jimmy Tansey (29 January 1929 – 7 July 2012) was an English professional footballer who played for Everton in the 1950s and Crewe Alexandra in the 1960s.

His grandson, Greg Tansey, is also a footballer and most recently played for St Mirren

## Playing career

Liverpool-born Tansey joined local club Everton as a youth team player in 1948, and made his first-team debut in a 2–2 draw against Notts County in 1953. He established himself as a first-team regular in the 1954–55 season, making 39 league appearances. He remained the club's first-choice left back until he was superseded by John Bramwell in the 1958–59 season. He transferred to Crewe Alexandra the following season.

## Death

Tansey died on 7 July 2012, aged 83. His Funeral was at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Woolton , at 12 noon on Tuesday 17th July 2012.

