Former Everton striker Jimmy Harris has sadly passed away at the age of 88, it has been confirmed.
An official statement from Everton announced : "Everton is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Jimmy Harris, aged 88. Harris remained an Evertonian to the core, however, and continued to regularly attend matches at Goodison into his senior years. The thoughts of everybody at Everton are with Jimmy’s family and friends at this difficult time."
The Birkenhead-born forward rose through the ranks to reach the Blues' first-team in 1951 and is fondly remembered for his contributions for the club throughout the 1950s. Making his senior debut in 1955 and ended the 1955/56 season as the Toffees' top-scorer with 21 goals to his name.
