Jack Blackburn (rugby league)

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Jack Blackburn
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Full nameJack Blackburn
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Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1939–53 Featherstone Rovers 13930380166

Jack Blackburn (born c.1919) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as an occasional goal-kicking wing. [1]

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Playing career

Blackburn made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 16 December 1939. [2]

County Cup Final appearances

Blackburn played on the wing in Featherstone Rovers' 12-9 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1939–40 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1939–40 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 June 1940.

Testimonial match

Blackburn's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Jimmy Russell, took place during the 1951–52 season.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  2. ↑ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN   0752422952
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