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John Blanchflower (7 March 1933 – 2 September 1998) was a footballer from Northern Ireland. He graduated from Manchester United 's youth system and played for the club on 117 occasions, winning one league title, before his career was cut short due to injuries sustained in the Munich air disaster.
- Jackie Blanchflower
- Johnny Berry
- The Victims of The Air Disaster
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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 a Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer who survived the Munich air disaster in 1958 but suffered physical and mental trauma. He later became a successful after-dinner speaker and raconteur, finding happiness after years of bitterness.
Feb 5, 2024 · The sons of Jackie Blanchflower, Bill Foulkes & Albert Scanlon react to previously unheard audio of their legendary dads.
Feb 4, 2023 · Johnny, 31 at the time, and team-mate Jackie Blanchflower, 24, were so badly injured they never played football again.
Sep 2, 1998 · JACKIE BLANCHFLOWER, a survivor of the Munich air crash that killed eight fellow Manchester United players, has died at 65 after a long battle against cancer. The Belfast-born centre-half,...
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.
