About Jimmy Blair
Lived 1888 – 1964 (aged 75). Jimmy Blair was a British association football player.
James Blair (11 May 1888 – 28 February 1964) was a Scottish international footballer, probably most well known for playing in the 1925 FA Cup Final for Cardiff City.
His sons, Doug and Jimmy Jr., were also professional footballers.
Career Club Blair had played for Scottish junior sides Bonnybridge Thistle and Ashfield before being signed by Clyde in 1908. He helped the club reach two Scottish Cup Finals,
Honours Clyde Glasgow Charity Cup: 1909–10 Scottish Cup runner-up: 1909–10, 1911–12 Glasgow Charity Cup: 1918–19
Cardiff City FA Cup runner-up: 1924–25
Scotland British Home Championship: 1922 –23
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Blair?
Scottish footballer born 1888
When was Jimmy Blair born?
Jimmy Blair was born on 11 May 1888 in Glenboig.
When did Jimmy Blair die?
Jimmy Blair died on 28 February 1964.
What was Jimmy Blair's occupation?
Jimmy Blair was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Blair?
Jimmy Blair was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Blair (footballer, born 1888)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Blair. https://biography.guide/jimmy-blair-association-football-player/
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