Blackpool Football Club: 11 nostalgic scenes capturing Seasiders moments in time through the decades

This nostalgic pictorial journey shows 11 images of players, officials and moments on the pitch through the years.

By Claire Lark

Published 8th Dec 2022, 10:13 BST

Updated 8th Dec 2022, 15:03 BST

Most photos are courtesy of Getty Images and remember key moments in the club’s history as well as candid photos, homecomings and team travel by air in the 1950s.

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7. Footballing Moments

Travelling in style - players and officials of Blackpool Football Club leave Squires Gate airport by a Silver City airliner in 1957 Photo: Submit

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8. Footballing Moments

Despite losing the final, Blackpool FC players received a hero's welcome as they toured Blackpool and the Fylde in a Seagull coach, seen here by Yates's Wine Lodge as they approached the Town Hall and Talbot Square for a Civic welcome in May 1951 Photo: staff

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9. Footballing Moments

Referee Jack Barrick looks on as Jack Rowley, forward for Manchester United Football Club, jumps above Blackpool Football Club defender Eric Hayward to head the football towards goal to score during the FA Cup Final match on 24th April 1948 at Wembley Stadium. Manchester United won the game 4-1 Photo: Fox Photos

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