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Alan Blackburn
English footballer (1935-2014) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 78
Alan Blackburn was an English footballer. He played outside-left professionally for West Ham United and Halifax Town between 1954 and 1961, making a total of 139 Football League appearances.
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Close ties
Malcolm Allison Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1954-1957- Frank O'Farrell Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1954-1956
- Harry Hooper Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1954-1956
- Noel Cantwell Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1954-1958
Ken Brown Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1954-1958
- John Bond Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1954-1958
- Bob Harrop Teammate at Margate F.C., 1961-1965
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Career 5
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Telford United F.C.1965-1968
Margate F.C.1961-1965
FC Halifax Town1958-196112435
West Ham United F.C.1954-1958153
Halifax Town A.F.C.
About this person
After his time in the Football League, Blackburn went on to play for non-league clubs including Margate, Wellington Town and Stevenage Athletic. Blackburn died in January 2014.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2014 · aged 78