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Jack Blackman

1912 – 1987

English Association footballer

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About Jack Blackman

Lived 1912 – 1987 (aged 74–75). Jack Blackman was a British association football player.

Playing career Blackman began his senior career at Queens Park Rangers and in October 1935, signed for Crystal Palace, then playing in the Football League Third Division South. He made a goal-scoring debut in November in a home 5–0 win against Millwall and went on to make 27 appearances that season scoring 19 times. Blackman made 29 appearances in each of the next two seasons scoring 12 and 16 goals respectively and 14 appearances (5 goals) in 1938–9. Regular league football was then suspended due to World War II but Blackman went on to play Wartime League football for Palace up until 1946. In May 1946, Blackman moved on to Guildford City and remained with the club for one season. After retiring from football, he served as a trainer and physiotherapist at Millwall in the 1960s.

Personal life Blackman died in 1987, aged 76.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1987, Croydon
Also known as
John James Blackman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Blackman?

English Association footballer (1912-1987)

When was Jack Blackman born?

Jack Blackman was born on 25 November 1912 in Bermondsey.

When did Jack Blackman die?

Jack Blackman died in 1987 in Croydon.

What was Jack Blackman's occupation?

Jack Blackman was an association football player.

What nationality was Jack Blackman?

Jack Blackman was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Blackman

· Wikidata: Q33082799

· DBpedia: Jack Blackman (English footballer)

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