Hall of Fame

Bill Nicholson

Bill gave 59 years of dedication to Spurs – title-winning player, our greatest-ever manager. Joining us in 1936, he was part of Arthur Rowe’s famous ‘push and run’ team that secured our first Division One championship in 1950/51. Appointed manager in 1958, he delivered eight major trophies, including the 1960/61 ‘Double’. Bill lived just down the road from White Hart Lane and lived for Tottenham Hotspur – for many, he is and always will be ‘Mr Tottenham’.

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Jimmy Dimmock

'The Prince of Wingers', Jimmy was just 20 years, 139 days when he struck the winner against Wolves in the 1921 FA Cup Final – he remains our youngest-ever FA Cup finalist. Known for his ‘thunderbolt’ shot, Jimmy holds a unique place in our history with his individual double of 400 appearances/100 goals in league football. ‘One of our own’, Jimmy was born in Edmonton in 1900 and passed away at North Middlesex Hospital in 1972.

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Arthur Grimsdell

A born leader, captain of Club and country, Arthur led the team to promotion in 1919/20 and FA Cup glory in 1921. Joining us in 1912, he was one of the first to enlist for World War I in 1914 and didn't return to playing until 1919. Versatile, aggressive but always fair, Arthur was appointed captain in 1920, memorably collected the FA Cup from King George V in 1921, and remained in the role until departing in 1929.

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Willie Hall

One of the most popular players of his era, Willie helped us to promotion in 1932/33, then third place in Division One in 1933/34. Sadly, he was forced to retire due to serious injury in 1944. Willie still holds the record for England’s fastest hat-trick - four minutes - against Ireland in 1938. All-time great Sir Stanley Matthews described the inside forward as ‘outstanding’ and a ‘gentleman and a footballer’. In Willie’s era, there was no higher praise.

Ted Ditchburn

Strong, fearless and super-consistent in goal, Ted missed just five league games of 336 between 1946/47-1953/54. Key to our title wins in 1949/50 and 1950/51, he was a pioneer of throwing the ball, building attacks from the back in our ‘push and run’ team. Described as ‘one of the outstanding goalkeepers of the 1940s and 50s' by legendary writer Brian Glanville, Ted remains in the top 10 of our all-time appearance list.

Ron Burgess

An inspiring leader, Ron was captain and the engine room of Arthur Rowe’s ‘push and run’ side that won the Second Division and First Division titles in consecutive seasons between 1949-51. One of the finest attacking wing-halves the game has ever seen, he dovetailed perfectly with half-back partner Bill Nicholson, who later described him as his favourite-ever player. Ron made 324 appearances for us between 1939-54, scoring 16 goals.

Bill Brown

The sterling last line of defence in our all-conquering team of the early 1960s, Scottish international goalkeeper Bill played 262 times in our colours between 1959-66. A tall, reliable keeper who liked to do the simple things with the minimum of fuss, he was almost ever-present during those glory years when we won the 1960/61 Double, the 1962 FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963.

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Peter Baker

London-born, Peter was a mainstay of our side in the late 1950s and early 1960s, a player who was perhaps under-rated yet his contribution to our trophy successes was immeasurable. Established in the full-back position when Bill Nicholson took over as manager in 1958, Peter was virtually ever-present as we dominated at home and abroad, winning the Double in 1960/61, the FA Cup in 1962 and then the 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup. In total, he featured 342 times for us, scoring three times.

Ron Henry

Ron was a solid, strong-tackling full-back who, after securing his place in our side in November 1959, only missed one of the next 188 games. During that time, he collected a league championship medal in 1961, FA Cup medals in 1961 and 62 along with a European Cup Winners’ Cup medal in 1963. He remained exceptionally loyal to the club and when injury forced him to retire from playing in May, 1969, he continued to serve us in various coaching capacities for many years.

Danny Blanchflower

Considered by many as the greatest player to ever play for Spurs, Danny captained us to Double glory in 1960/61 and success in the 1962 FA Cup and 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup. A truly inspirational footballer, he was also a great tactician who would take Bill Nichoson’s strategies into battle on the pitch. Named Footballer of the Year in 1961, he retired through injury in 1964 after scoring 21 goals in 382 appearances for Spurs.

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Maurice Norman

The defensive rock during Bill Nicholson’s ‘glory, glory’ years, Maurice gave 10 years of service to Spurs before injury forced his retirement. A tall, powerful centre-half, the key was his ability on the ball, playing the key passes that turned defence into attack. A ‘gentle giant’ from Norfolk, Maurice is one of only 14 players to make 400+ appearances for us. He was also selected for England’s 1958 and 1962 World Cup squads.

Dave Mackay

The heartbeat of our all-conquering team of the early 1960s, Dave was a born leader and winner – he won everywhere he played, including the Double here in 1960/61. Described by Bill Nicholson as his most important signing, Dave was a fearless player who could do everything on a football pitch. He recovered from breaking his leg twice to captain our 1967 FA Cup winning team, lifting the trophy at Wembley. An inspirational figure for Hearts, Spurs, Derby and Scotland.

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Cliff Jones

At a Club famed for wingers, Cliff is arguably the best we’ve had. Goalscorer and provider for Bill Nicholson’s ‘glory, glory’ team of the 1960s, Cliff was quick, lethal and brave – often diving in head first to finish at the far post. He remains in our all-time top 10 goalscoring list with 159. An inspirational figure in Wales, Cliff was a member of the first Wales team to play at the World Cup in 1958.

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John White

Famously nicknamed ‘The Ghost’ due to his ability to find space undetected, John made Bill Nicholson’s ‘glory, glory’ team tick in attacking areas – when he was on song, so was the team. Ever-present in the ‘Double’ season of 1960/61, John also scored in the European Cup Winners’ Cup Final triumph of 1963. Tragically, his life was cut short when he was struck by lightning at Crews Hill Golf Club at the height of his powers in 1964.

Bobby Smith

Bobby epitomises the image of the classic ‘old-fashioned centre forward’ – but the rugged Yorkshireman offered so much more. Top scorer in our ‘Double’ season of 1960/61 – 33 goals in 43 appearances – the England international scored in the 1961 and 1962 FA Cup Finals. Such a superb foil up front, Bobby formed lethal partnerships with Les Allen and Jimmy Greaves. He remains third in our all-time top goalscoring list, his 208 bettered only by Greaves and Harry Kane.

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Les Allen

One of only four players who were ever-present during our Double success of 1960/61, a season in which Les scored 27 times in all competitions. An instinctive goalscorer who formed a lethal partnership with Bobby Smith, he is also one of only four Spurs players to have scored five goals in a game, doing so in our 13-2 FA Cup win over Crewe Alexandra in February 1960. Les was also the first of the now famous Allen dynasty to play for Spurs, with his son Clive and nephew Paul following suit.

Terry Dyson

Small in stature at 5ft 3ins, Terry was the man for the big occasion. A key member of our all-conquering team of the early 1960s, he scored in the FA Cup Final as we clinched the 'Double' in 1961 and produced arguably his best display in the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup Final, scoring twice as we beat Atletico Madrid 5-1 to become the first British side to claim a European trophy. In total, he netted 55 times in 209 appearances between 1955-65.

Terry Medwin

A fast, dangerous winger who scored twice on his Spurs debut in August 1956 and went on to net an impressive 72 times in 215 appearances from 1956-63. A Welsh international, he possessed immense power in both feet and could deliver telling crosses from either flank. A regular in his first few years with us, he played his part in our Double success in 1960/61 and was a member of our 1962 FA Cup-winning side as well until injury forced his retirement from playing.

Keith Burkinshaw

The second-most successful manager in our history who led us to FA Cup glory in 1981 and 1982, followed by UEFA Cup success in 1984. Took charge in July 1976 and, although we were relegated in his first season, he steered us back to the top flight at the first attempt. Keith then built a formidable team which set a new Club record of 18 FA Cup matches without defeat en route to winning the trophy back-to-back. His final game saw us lift the 1984 UEFA Cup after a penalty shootout against Anderlecht.

Pat Jennings

Quite simply one of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, who sits third on our all-time appearances list with 590 games between 1964-77. He helped us win the FA Cup in 1967 before adding two League Cups (1971, 1973) and the UEFA Cup (1972) to his trophy haul. Named Footballer of the Year in 1973, he also won a then-world record 119 caps for Northern Ireland and has been a coach and goalkeeping consultant at the club since 1993.

Gary Mabbutt

A fully-fledged legend of the Club, Gary gave us 16 years incredible service between 1982-98, captaining us for 11 of them, and remains second on our all-time appearances list with 611. Formidable in midfield for the first part of his Spurs career and a dependable, rock-solid defender for the rest, he lifted the FA Cup in 1991 having already been part of our 1984 UEFA Cup-winning side. Awarded an MBE in 1994, he continues to work for us as a Club Ambassador.

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Alan Mullery

FA Cup winner in 1967, Alan took over the captaincy from the great Dave Mackay and led us to League Cup success in 1971. Then, one of the great Spurs stories. Loaned to Fulham to recover from injury, ‘Mullers’ was recalled, scored against Milan in the UEFA Cup semi-final and again in the second leg of the final against Wolves, clinching the trophy. An inspirational leader in midfield, he also scored for England at the 1970 World Cup.

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Gary Lineker

One of England’s all-time great goalscorers, hero of the 1990 World Cup and a key member of the team that delivered us the 1991 FA Cup – Gary scoring twice in our famous semi-final win against Arsenal. A ‘fox in the box’, Lineker was lethal - his return of 80 goals in 138 appearances for us says it all. Golden Boot winner at the 1986 World Cup, he is fourth in England’s all-time scoring list.

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Martin Peters

Alf Ramsey, England’s World Cup-winning manager, famously described Martin as being ‘10 years ahead of his time’. A forward with vision and a trademark ability to time late runs into the box, Martin was a key member of Bill Nicholson’s successful team of the early 1970s that won three trophies in three years – League Cup (1971, 1973) and UEFA Cup (1972). He will also be remembered forever as a goalscorer in the 1966 World Cup Final.

Glenn Hoddle

A football genius, Spurs fan and ‘one of our own’, Glenn came through the youth ranks to become one of our all-time greats and, arguably, our most gifted player.  A playmaker from central midfield, Glenn could do it all – touch, vision, passing range and scorer of extraordinary goals - his goalscoring CV is up there with the best. FA Cup winner in 1981 and 1982 – he scored the winner in the replay – Glenn also managed the club between 2001-03.

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Martin Chivers

Seen as the best striker in Europe in his heyday of the early 1970s, ‘Big Chiv’ scored one of our most famous goals – a thunderbolt in the 1972 UEFA Cup Final against Wolves. Martin recovered from serious injury to fire us to success in the early 1970s – he scored both goals in our 1971 League Cup Final win against Aston Villa. Still in the top five of our all-time goalscorers, Martin was also our top European goalscorer for almost 40 years.

Ossie Ardiles

Signed in July 1978 along with compatriot Ricky Villa which sparked the headline ‘Spurs Scoop The World’, Argentine midfielder Ossie was a sensation in English football. With silky skills, precision passing and an eye for goal, he helped us to consecutive FA Cup triumphs and UEFA Cup glory in the early 1980s. Later went on to manage us between 1993-94 and now works as a Club Ambassador.

Ricky Villa

Wrote his name in Spurs folklore after scoring a sensational solo winner in the FA Cup Final replay against Manchester City in 1981, his second goal of the game. The Argentine, who could operate in midfield or attack, arrived in north London alongside compatriot Ossie Ardiles in July 1978 and went on to score 25 goals in 179 appearances during his five-year stay.

Clive Allen

Followed in the footsteps of his father Les by leading the line for Spurs and is best remembered for a sensational season in 1986-87, when he scored 49 goals in all competitions, which remains a Club record. A clinical marksman, Clive was named PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year in that prolific season, while he later took on a number of coaching roles with our Reserves and First Team.

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Teddy Sheringham

Regarded as one of the finest forwards of his generation, Teddy scored 124 goals in 277 appearances during two spells with us. Perfectly built to lead the line, he certainly knew where the goal was but was also a player of guile and subtlety, his speed of thought and incisive passing creating many more goals for his team-mates. A Premier League Golden Boot winner in his first season with us in 1992-93.

David Ginola

A mercurial midfield maestro who was adored by Spurs fans for his ability to get you off your seat virtually every time he received the ball. The French star played the game with style and panache, scored all kinds of sensational goals and helped us win the League Cup in 1999. He spent three years in N17, scoring 22 times in 127 games and leaving a lasting legacy for all who watched him play.

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Paul Allen

The third member of the Allen footballing family to play for Spurs, after uncle Les and cousin Clive, he spent nine years in N17 during which he played 370 times, scoring 28 goals. A wide midfielder, able to play at full-back if required, he was a valuable member of the squad with his tireless energy and consistency. Someone who could always be relied upon, he won the FA Cup with us in 1991.

Chris Waddle

Arriving from Newcastle United in July 1985, he became one of our most exciting players during his four-year stay and left us having scored 42 goals in 173 appearances. Tall and languid, yet possessing great pace, skill and the ability to beat an opponent in a confined space, he was a clinical goalscorer too and a key member of an England squad that reach the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup.

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Darren Anderton

A star performer during our early years in the Premier League, Darren was a highly-rated youngster when joining from Portsmouth and went on to justify the tag at the highest-level. An intelligent player with no shortage of skill and a wonderful passer of the ball, he made 358 appearances for us, scoring 48 goals, and created many more for his team-mates. Part of our team that won the 1999 League Cup, he also won 30 caps for England and starred at both Euro 96 and the 1998 World Cup.

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Steffen Freund

One of Europe’s premier defensive midfielders when he joined us from Borussia Dortmund in December 1998, Steffen brought some invaluable bite to our team of that era. An energetic, tireless player who patrolled the midfield and snapped into tackles, he played a key role in our 1999 League Cup triumph and was a real fans’ favourite. Left us in 2003 but later returned as assistant coach in 2012, he remains an extremely popular figure around the Club.

Phil Beal

A homegrown defender who, once he broke into our first team in 1966-67, was one of our most reliable and dependable players of that era. Over the next nine years, Phil went on to make 417 appearances and it was his defensive qualities that shone through. Able to play across any position in defence, he played in our League Cup winning teams of 1971 and 1973 and also won the UEFA Cup in 1972.

Ralph Coates

A versatile player who could operate in midfield but was frequently deployed as a winger, Ralph’s moment of glory came in the 1973 League Cup Final, scoring the winning goal against Norwich City at Wembley. He’d already won the UEFA Cup the previous season, his tireless energy and creativeness from the flanks making him an integral part of Bill Nicholson’s side of that era. Scored 24 times in 248 appearances between 1971-77.

John Pratt

A local lad who came through our youth ranks to make 415 appearances for the first team, scoring 49 times between 1969-80. A tough, all-action midfielder with a crisp shot, John was fully committed to the cause and it was his ball-winning skills and ceaseless running that allowed others to shine. He was part of our 1972 UEFA Cup and 1973 League Cup-winning sides.

Mike England

A powerful defender who helped provide the bedrock to our trophy successes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Mike joined us from Blackburn Rovers and won the 1967 FA Cup at the end of his first season. A true defensive kingpin for the nine years he served us between 1966-75, falling just short of 400 appearances in our colours. A Welsh international, he later managed the Wales national team for eight years.

Alan Gilzean

A wonderfully-gifted centre forward who gave Spurs 10 years of brilliant service between 1964-74. ‘Gilly’ formed prolific partnerships with first Jimmy Greaves and then Martin Chivers, his ability to find space together with a deft touch and clinical finishing making him the perfect foil. Alan scored no fewer than 133 goals in 439 games, figures that place him in the top 10 of our all-time goals and appearances charts.

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Ray Clemence

A goalkeeping great who made his name with Liverpool before spending six seasons with us from 1981-87. Unflappable, confident and with the ability to command his goal, Ray was incredibly consistent and missed just 25 league games in his time with us. He helped us win the 1982 FA Cup and played his 1,000th first class game in 1985. After retiring in 1987, he became our goalkeeping coach and went on to become first team coach. Ray sadly passed away after a lengthy, brave battle with Prostate Cancer in 2020.

Paul Miller

A homegrown defender who wore his heart on his sleeve and was always fully committed to the Spurs cause. He progressed through our youth ranks to establish himself as a lynchpin of our defence during the first half of the 1980s, winning the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982 and the UEFA Cup in 1984. It was his header away to Anderlecht in the first leg of that European final that laid the foundation for our ultimate success.

Graham Roberts

One of the key members of our trophy-winning side of the early 1980s who scored 35 times in 287 appearances, impressive figures for a defensive-minded player. A tough-tackling, aggressive player with a passionate desire to win, his ball-winning qualities started many an attack for his team-mates. In the absence of Steve Perryman, ‘Robbo’ captained us in the 1984 UEFA Cup Final second leg, scoring our equaliser and converting his penalty in the shootout before lifting the trophy at White Hart Lane.

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Jimmy Greaves

Goalscorer extraordinaire who netted 266 goals in 379 appearances for us between 1961-70 and held our all-time goalscoring record for 53 years until it was broken by Harry Kane. Quick and cunning with exquisite ball control, he was a natural goalscorer with a calmness in front of goal. Scored in the 1962 FA Cup and 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup finals as we won both, while he also won the FA Cup again in 1967. His 37 league goals in 1962-63 and 220 in total still stand as a Club record.

Steve Perryman

The most consistent and loyal player ever to wear our Lilywhite shirt, Steve tops our all-time appearance list with 854 between 1969-86. He has played more games in the league (655), FA Cup (69) and League Cup (66) than anyone in our history. Initially a box-to-box midfielder before moving to right-back with great ability to read the game, he was quite simply a born leader, taking over as captain in 1975 and leading us for the next 11 years. Steve has won more medals (six) than any other Spurs player.

Bobby Buckle

One of the founders of our great club, Bobby played a huge role in our early years of existence. He was among the group of schoolboys who helped form ‘Hotspur’ back in 1882 and was our very first captain and goalscorer. He helped spearhead our stadium moves to Northumberland Park in 1888 and White Hart Lane in 1899, proposed that we become a professional club in 1895 and, in 1898, was appointed director when we became a limited company. Without Bobby, there probably wouldn’t be a Tottenham Hotspur.

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Chris Hughton

One of our all-time greats, standing 15th in our all-time appearance list on 398 in all competitions during his playing days between 1979-90, Chris gave us 25 years of service as player, coach and assistant manager, joining our coaching staff in 1993 and staying until 2007. A key member of our teams which won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982 and the UEFA Cup in 1984, he also earned 53 caps for the Republic of Ireland.

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Ledley King

Famously a one-Club man and one of the best defenders of his generation, Ledley graduated from our Academy to captain the team to League Cup success in 2008 and Champions League qualification for the first time in 2010. He went on to make 323 appearances in Lilywhite, scoring 14 times, before injury issues forced his retirement in 2012. A Club Ambassador since then, working alongside Spurs in the Community and engaging with Spurs fans all over the world, he continues to wear the Club badge with great pride.

Jenna Schillaci

The first-ever Women’s inductee into our Hall of Fame, Jenna was integral to the rise of Spurs Women. Joining the Club aged 16, she spearheaded our remarkable climb up the women’s football pyramid to captain the team in our first-ever Women’s Super League match in 2019. Virtually ever-present during 13 seasons, she made in excess of 300 appearances and lifted eight trophies along the way. Retiring in 2020, she has since played a key role as our Women’s Academy Operations Manager.