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Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves
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Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves
Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves, is praying that her private hell may soon be over. The hell of her husbands drunkenness, alcoholic blackouts, violence and abuse.
Greaves, 37-year old former star goal scorer England Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, has admitted in the Sunday People that he fears the drink will kill him.
5th February 1978
Brendan Monks
The People
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21858794
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Alcohol Alcoholic Drink Issues 1978 Abuse Alcoholism Problems
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Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves, is captured in this poignant photo print, silently praying for an end to her private hell. Behind the glamorous facade of fame and success lies a heartbreaking reality - her husband's battle with alcoholism. Jimmy Greaves, the 37-year-old former star goal scorer for England's Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham teams, has bravely admitted his fear that the drink will ultimately claim his life. Irene bears witness to the devastating consequences of his drunkenness: alcoholic blackouts, violence, and abuse. In this snapshot frozen in time on February 5th, 1978 - a relic from the tumultuous 1970s - we glimpse into their troubled world. The image speaks volumes about the struggles faced by those affected by addiction within the sporting realm. Brendan Monks skillfully captures both Irene's strength and vulnerability through his lens. This photograph serves as a reminder that even those who seem invincible on the field can be plagued by personal demons off it. As we reflect upon this powerful image from Memory Lane Prints' collection, let us not forget that behind every sports hero lies a complex human being with their own battles to fight. May Irene find solace in her prayers and hope for brighter days ahead.
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