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John Edward Thompson "Jackie" Milburn (11 May 1924 – 9 October 1988) was a football player principally associated with Newcastle United and England, though he also spent four seasons at Linfield. He was also known as Wor Jackie (particularly in North East England, a Geordie dialectal).
Oct 9, 2018 · Probably Newcastle United ’s greatest player, Jackie Milburn died on this day 30 years. ago. “People from all walks of life were today bidding farewell to a Tyneside folk hero - the humble...
Milburn's 200 peacetime strikes (he scored another 38 goals in wartime fixtures) made him a true local hero and even after ending his playing career in 1957 at the age of 33, his name was forever etched into United folklore.
A coalminer from Ashington, Milburn became Newcastle United’s record goalscorer with 200 goals, a record that stood until 2006. He was the star of Newcastle United’s great cup side of the 1950s. In 1951 he scored both goals as Newcastle beat Blackpool 2-0.
May 9, 2024 · Jackie Milburn was a British football (soccer) player, who, as a member of Newcastle United (1946–56), scored more than 170 goals in 354 league appearances and led the team to the Football Association (FA) Cup championship in 1951, 1952, and 1955.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jackie Milburn (footballer, born 1921) John Nicholson Milburn (15 September 1921 – 18 June 2006) was an English footballer. Early life. Born in Crook, County Durham; Milburn was interested in all sports and became well known for his running and football skills.
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Oct 9, 2015 · Newcastle United all-time hero Jackie Milburn died on this day in 1988. One of the greatest players in the club's history, Jackie Milburn won three FA Cups with Newcastle United. News.
