James Blair
British association football player
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| Intro | British association football player | |||||
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |||||
| was | Athlete Football player Association football player Sports official Association football manager | |||||
| Work field | Sports | |||||
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| Birth | 8 August 1883, Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom | |||||
| Death | 24 March 1913Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom (aged 29 years) | |||||
| Star sign | Leo | |||||
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Biography
James Blair (8 August 1883 – 24 March 1913) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half back or inside forward.
Career
Born in Dumfries, Blair played for Kilmarnock, Arsenal, Manchester City, Bradford City and Stockport County. For Arsenal, he made 13 appearance in the Football League. For Manchester City, he made 76 appearances in the Football League; he also made 5 FA Cup appearances. For Bradford City, he made 39 appearances in the Football League; he also made three FA Cup appearances.
Suicide
Blair committed suicide in 1913. He was found by his brother after slitting his own throat at home. He had reportedly been despondent over ill health and being unable to take part in the Easter matches.
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.