Jack Blackburn (born c.1919) was a professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as an occasional goal-kicking .Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC

Playing career

Blackburn made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 16 December 1939,Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). ''Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club''. The History Press. he appears to have scored no drop-goals (or field-goals as they are currently known in Australasia), but prior to the 1974–75 season all goals, whether;

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, or drop-goals, scored 2-points, consequently prior to this date drop-goals were often not explicitly documented, therefore '0' drop-goals may indicate drop-goals not recorded, rather than no drop-goals scored. In addition, prior to the 1949–50 season, the archaic field-goal was also still a valid means of scoring points.

County Cup Final appearances

Blackburn played on the in Featherstone Rovers' 12-9 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1939–40 season at

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on Saturday 22 June 1940.

Testimonial match

Blackburn's

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season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Jimmy Russell, took place during the 1951–52 season.

References

External links

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