Ernest Blackburn
English football player and manager
About Ernest Blackburn
Lived 1893 – 1964 (aged 71). Ernest Blackburn was a British association football player and association football coach.
Robert Ernest Blackburn (23 April 1893 – 13 July 1964) was an English football player and manager.
Career
Playing career Born in Crawshawbooth on the edge of the Pennines in England, Blackburn played as a full back for Loveclough, Manchester Youth Club, The Army, Aston Villa and Bradford City. For Aston Villa, he made 32 appearances in the Football League; he also made 1 FA Cup appearance.
Management career After retiring as a player, Blackburn became a trainer at Accrington Stanley in May 1924. He later managed Wrexham, Hull City and Tranmere Rovers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Blackburn?
English football player and manager (1893-1964)
When was Ernest Blackburn born?
Ernest Blackburn was born on 23 April 1893 in Crawshawbooth.
When did Ernest Blackburn die?
Ernest Blackburn died on 13 July 1964 in Birkenhead.
What was Ernest Blackburn's occupation?
Ernest Blackburn was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ernest Blackburn?
Ernest Blackburn was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Blackburn. https://biography.guide/ernest-blackburn/
MLA: "Ernest Blackburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernest-blackburn/.
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