About Fred Blankemeijer
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 84). Fred Blankemeijer was a Dutch association football player.
Fred Blankemeijer (13 August 1926 – 8 November 2010) was a Dutch footballer who was active as a defender. A one-club man, he was member of Feijenoord for over 70 years.
Club career Born in Rotterdam-Charlois, Blankemeijer lost his father during World War II when the latter was torpedoed by the Germans in December 1940 while working as a merchant captain. A tall but skinny defender, Blankemeijer made his debut at Feijenoord, and played a total of 28 matches for the club between 1949 and 1953.
Retirement After his career he would serve the club for many years in many occupations. He was a youth coach, a scout, a board member as well as a technical director. He was decorated Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2004. In June 2010 he served Feyenoord for a total of 70 years.
Widely regarded as a real club icon, he died of pneumonia, aged 84, on 8 November 2010.
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Who was Fred Blankemeijer?
Dutch footballer (1926-2010)
When was Fred Blankemeijer born?
Fred Blankemeijer was born on 13 August 1926 in Rotterdam.
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Fred Blankemeijer died on 8 November 2010 in Rotterdam.
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Fred Blankemeijer was an association football player.
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Fred Blankemeijer was Dutch.
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