About Jim Blair
Lived 1947 – 2011 (aged 64). Jim Blair was a British association football player.
James Blair (13 January 1947 – 6 April 2011) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker. Active between 1967 and 1977 in Scotland, England and Belgium, Blair made 158 appearances in the Scottish Football League and the Football League, scoring 65 goals.
Born in Calderbank, Blair played youth football for Shotts Bon Accord before turning professional with St Mirren in 1967. Blair moved to Hibernian in 1970, before returning to St Mirren a year later. Blair played in England for Norwich City between 1973 and 1974, before playing with Belgian club K.V. Mechelen.
Blair died at his home in Belgium on 6 April 2011, at the age of 64.
Honours St Mirren Scottish Division Two: 1967–68
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Who was Jim Blair?
British footballer (1947-2011)
When was Jim Blair born?
Jim Blair was born on 13 January 1947 in Calderbank.
When did Jim Blair die?
Jim Blair died on 6 April 2011 in Keerbergen.
What was Jim Blair's occupation?
Jim Blair was an association football player.
What nationality was Jim Blair?
Jim Blair was British.
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· DBpedia: Jim Blair (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Blair. https://biography.guide/jim-blair-association-football-player/
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