Played for Villa: 1919-1926
Position: Left half
Appearances: 145
20 years old when talent-spotted, George Blackburn spent half a decade at Villa, playing along the way in the unsuccessful 1924 FA Cup Final - the closest he ever came to professional honours. He was capped once for England, in a 1924 victory over France. After leaving Villa in a player exchange, he travelled down the leagues then ended up working as a trainer for Birmingham City.
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Position: Left half
Appearances: 145
20 years old when talent-spotted, George Blackburn spent half a decade at Villa, playing along the way in the unsuccessful 1924 FA Cup Final - the closest he ever came to professional honours. He was capped once for England, in a 1924 victory over France. After leaving Villa in a player exchange, he travelled down the leagues then ended up working as a trainer for Birmingham City.
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