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Danny Blanchflower was credited as an association football player, journalist and association football coach. Danny Blanchflower was born in Belfast, United Kingdom on February 10, 1926. Death is recorded on December 9, 1993, at the age of 67. Schooling on record includes University of St Andrews. Recorded honors include English Football Hall of Fame.
My Take
Blanchflower is one of those footballers I respect more the longer I look at him. Captaining Tottenham to the 1960-61 Double as a thinking man's defender, twice Footballer of the Year, later ranked the greatest player in Spurs history by The Times, he had a rare blend of intelligence and authority. What draws me most is his second act: a footballer who became a journalist. Players who keep analysing the game after they stop playing tend to write with real bite, and his move from the pitch to the press box feels entirely earned. The Hall of Fame nod barely captures him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Danny Blanchflower
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニー・ブランチフラワー
- Reading
- だにー・ぶらんちふらわー
- Born
- February 10, 1926 – December 9, 1993
- Origin
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / journalist / association football coach / sports commentator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University of St Andrews
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Danny Blanchflower born?
Born February 10, 1926.
When did Danny Blanchflower die?
Died December 9, 1993, aged 67.
Where was Danny Blanchflower from?
Danny Blanchflower was from Belfast, United Kingdom.
What did Danny Blanchflower do?
Danny Blanchflower worked as association football player, journalist, association football coach, sports commentator.
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