About Norman Christie
Lived 1909 – 1989 (aged 79). Norman Christie was a British association football player.
Norman Christie (24 November 1909 – 4 August 1989) was an English footballer and manager who played for Bishop Auckland, Huddersfield Town and Blackburn Rovers.
He was a centre-half (central defender). He used to tell how he once jumped up with the opposing centre-forward to head the ball; he jumped with his mouth open, and came down with a mouthful of the forward's skin from the back of his neck.
Christie was born in Hebburn, Durham, the son of William Davidson Christie and Janet Borland. He married Greta Margaret Pratt in 1936.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norman Christie?
English footballer (born 1911)
When was Norman Christie born?
Norman Christie was born on 24 November 1909 in Jarrow.
When did Norman Christie die?
Norman Christie died on 4 August 1989.
What was Norman Christie's occupation?
Norman Christie was an association football player.
What nationality was Norman Christie?
Norman Christie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Norman Christie (footballer, born 1909)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norman Christie. https://biography.guide/norman-christie-association-football-player/
MLA: "Norman Christie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/norman-christie-association-football-player/.
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