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Spurs legend Greaves out of intensive care after stroke

Former Tottenham and England striker Jimmy Greaves is out of intensive care following a severe stroke on Sunday and is able to sit up in bed, his family has said

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Greaves set for Spurs Hall of Fame induction

Jimmy Greaves is set to be inducted into the Spurs Hall of Fame a week on Wednesday.

Club legend Greaves suffered a severe stroke on Sunday and is currently in intensive care in hospital.

Jimmy Greaves scored 266 goals for Spurs. Credit: PA

The striker played a key part in Spurs' successful side in the 1960s, scoring in their FA Cup success in 1962 and their European Cup Winners' Cup win over Atletico Madrid.

During his nine years at White Hart Lanes, Greaves scored 266 goals in 379 matches for Spurs.

Greaves also netted 44 goals in 57 England games, the fourth-highest total of all time.

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