Rimmington was born in Staincross and began work in the local pit whilst playing amateur football with Mapplewell Town.
He joined Barnsley in 1945 on 'amateur terms' but signed professionally for the Tykes upon the resumption of league football (following WW2's conclusion) in 1946.
He spent five years at Hartlepools making 124 league appearances before returning to Yorkshire to play for Denaby United.
After end his playing career Barnsley manager Tim Ward handed Rimmington a coaching role at the club.
[4] On 30 December 2016, Barnsley announced that Rimmington was aware that he was to be awarded a British Empire Medal for services to the local community and football in the 2017 New Year Honours List.