Gallery: Health Ambassador Jimmy's illustrious career

Jimmy Armfield, Blackpool's 20-year-old right back, pictured in 1956 Credit: Press Association.

Jimmy Armfield, who's become a health ambassador raising awareness of dementia, has had a remarkable footballing career.

Now the Blackpool and England legend is raising awareness of dementia, as part of the health campaign Altogether Now - A Legacy for Blackpool.

Jimmy, Alf Ramsey and Ray Wilson in England training in 1966. Credit: Press Association.
The Blackpool squad in the 1970/71 season. Jimmy is front row, to the left of manager Les Shannon. Credit: Press Association.
Jimmy at Buckingham Palace after he received his OBE in 2000. Credit: Press Association.
Jimmy receives the PFA's 2008 Merit award from CEO of the PFA Gordon Taylor at the PFA Player of the Year Awards 2008. Credit: Press Association.