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British association football player
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Star sign
LeoPlace of death
Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Age
29 years
Sports Teams
Bradford City A.F.C.
Arsenal F.C.
Manchester City F.C.
Kilmarnock F.C.
Stockport County F.C.
The details (from wikipedia)
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.
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Notable English Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable English Football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable English Association football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Association football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable English Sports officials
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Sports officials
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable English Association football managers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Association football managers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
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