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Jackie Blanchflower: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Jackie Blanchflower? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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John Blanchflower (7 March 1933 – 2 September 1998) was a footballer from Northern Ireland. He graduated from Manchester United's youth system and played for the club on 117 occasions, winning one league title, before his career was cut short due to injuries sustained in the Munich air disaster. He was also capped 12 times at senior level by Northern Ireland. He was the younger brother of Danny Blanchflower, the captain of the Tottenham Hotspur side that dominated English football in the early 1960s.

Quick facts about Jackie Blanchflower

  • Full name: Jackie Blanchflower
  • Born: 1933-03-07
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q59608

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Who is Jackie Blanchflower?

John Blanchflower (7 March 1933 – 2 September 1998) was a footballer from Northern Ireland.

What nationality is Jackie Blanchflower?

Jackie Blanchflower is United Kingdom.

When was Jackie Blanchflower born?

Jackie Blanchflower was born on 1933-03-07.

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