About Fred Blackburn
Lived 1879 – 1951 (aged 71–72). Fred Blackburn was a British association football player.
James Thomas Alfred Blackburn (20 July 1878 – 13 March 1951), known as Fred Blackburn, was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and in the Southern League for West Ham United.
Blackburn played for his home-town club of Blackburn Rovers, playing as an outside-left, and featured for the team at the age of 17.
He was capped three times for England, making his international debut at Crystal Palace against Scotland, in which he scored in a 2–2 draw. He also represented the English League against the Scottish League and played in a North versus South fixture.
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Who was Fred Blackburn?
British association football player (1879-1951)
When was Fred Blackburn born?
Fred Blackburn was born in 1879 in Blackburn.
When did Fred Blackburn die?
Fred Blackburn died on 13 March 1951 in Ilford.
What was Fred Blackburn's occupation?
Fred Blackburn was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Blackburn?
Fred Blackburn was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Blackburn (footballer)
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