Rimmer Experienced Villa Goalkeeping
Rimmer gives Saunders's defence reliability in goal as Aston Villa prepare for a sustained run at the First Division title.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Jimmy Rimmer Biography and Timeline
Follow Jimmy Rimmer through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Jimmy Rimmer, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1980–1982Years on this page
1980
1981
Aston Villa 1981 First Division Title - Jimmy Rimmer
With Aston Villa crowned English First Division champions in 1981, Jimmy Rimmer was part of the title-winning side as goalkeeper in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Jimmy Rimmer contributing to that collective effort.
Rimmer Villa Champion Goalkeeper
Rimmer anchors the team that wins Aston Villa's first English league title since 1910, making crucial saves across the season.
1982
European Cup Final Injury
Rimmer leaves the European Cup final injured after nine minutes.
Records, sources and methodology
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