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The following is a list of notable footballers who have played for Blackpool Football Club. Generally, this refers to players who have played 100 or more Football League matches for the club. Those listed who do not meet this criterion are considered to have made significant contributions to the club's history. [1]
Pages in category "Blackpool F.C. players" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,276 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This page details Blackpool Football Club's all-time records. Club records. Results Largest victory: 10–0 (v. ... Player From Fee Year Jock Dodds: Sheffield United ...
Ben Marsden (born 1979), field hockey player; Barrie-Jon Mather (born 1973), rugby player; Darren Matthews (born 10 May 1968), Professional wrestler (Known as William Regal or Lord Steven Regal) Jamie Milligan (born 1980), footballer; Kevin Moore (born 1956), footballer; Lee Morris (born 1980), footballer; Reginald Neal (born 1914), footballer
Blackpool lost the 1948 and 1951 FA Cup finals before winning the competition in 1953, the so-called "Matthews final", in which they beat Bolton Wanderers 4–3, overturning a 3–1 deficit in the closing stages of the game. That same year, four Blackpool players were in the England team which lost against Hungary at Wembley.
Johnston was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bloomfield Road, when it was officially opened by former Blackpool player Jimmy Armfield in April 2006. [3] Organised by the Blackpool Supporters Association, Blackpool fans around the world voted on their all-time heroes. Five players from each decade are inducted; Johnston is in the 1950s. [4]
On 10 October that year, Taylor signed for Blackpool for £25,000. Born in Sunderland, County Durham, in 1925, Taylor was a naval submariner when he joined Newcastle in 1942. At only 5 ft 4 in, he was one of the shortest players in the game, but his defence-splitting passes caused problems amongst the opposition.
Rugby union players from Blackpool (6 P) Pages in category "Sportspeople from Blackpool" The following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total.