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Jackie Blanchflower was a Northern Irish footballer who played for Manchester United and Northern Ireland. He survived the Munich air disaster in 1958, but his career was cut short by injuries and he later became an accountant.
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Born in Belfast in March 1933, Blanchflower had only just turned 25 when tragedy struck on the slush-covered runway at Munich-Riem Airport. The Northern Ireland international - younger brother of Tottenham Hotspur skipper Danny - had made his debut for United in November 1951 against rivals Liverpool as part of a back four, but he became well known...
The Old Trafford faithful have been blessed with some incredible wingers down the years, from George Best and Ryan Giggs to David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. Three of those men wore United's iconic number seven shirt, like Chilean Alexis Sanchez now, but Johnny Berry wore it before them all. Signed from Birmingham City for £25,000 in 1951, Berry...
Twenty-three people were killed when the plane crashed as it took off in the snow - the third attempt captain James Thain had made to get airborne. Players: Roger Byrne (club captain); Mark Jones; Duncan Edwards; Tommy Taylor; Eddie Colman; Liam Whelan; David Pegg; Geoff Bent. Staff: Walter Crickmer (secretary);Bert Whalley (coach); Tom Curry (coac...
Of the nine United players to survive the crash, only two are still alive: Bobby Charlton, who is now 80-years-old and a club ambassador; and goalkeeper Harry Gregg, 85. Players: Bill Foulkes; Harry Gregg; Johnny Berry; Jackie Blanchflower; Bobby Charlton; Ken Morgans; Albert Scanlon; Dennis Viollet; Ray Wood. Staff: Matt Busby (manager). Journalis...
Jackie Blanchflower was a versatile and versatile defender for Manchester United and Northern Ireland who survived the 1958 plane crash in Munich. He retired from football due to his injuries and became a businessman and speaker.
JACKIE BLANCHFLOWER was not quite 25 and approaching his footballing prime. Already he had been showered with bouquets as one of Manchester United's vibrantly successful Busby Babes and was...
Feb 6, 2024 · Blanchflower was catapulted out of the top of the plane. When he tried to pick himself up, checking each limb was still intact, he thought at first he must have been paralysed.
Feb 17, 2021 · Learn how the two Northern Irish footballers carved out different paths in the game, from Danny's league and cup doubles with Spurs to Jackie's tragic fate after Munich. Discover their family background, international caps, and legacy in the game.
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Feb 5, 2024 · Listen to the latest episode of the UTD Podcast, Unheard: Memories of Munich, featuring Jackie Blanchflower, Bill Foulkes and Albert Scanlon. The survivors of the 1958 air disaster share their stories of the team, the crash and its aftermath.
Our Busby Babes Special's return and today we remember Jackie Blanchflower. A Babe who saw his career ended after the Munich Tragedy.These videos are in coll...
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