On May 2, 1953, Blackpool fought back from 3-1 down to beat Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
To mark the occasion, we’ve dug deep into our archive to find some incredible photos from the day itself, plus the celebrations that followed back in Blackpool.
Take a look through them here...
19. The celebrations continue
Allan Brown (left) and Hugh Kelly (right) with Harry Johnston holding the cup Photo: staff
20. The winning team
The 1953 FA Cup winning Blackpool team, including the likes of Harry Johnston (captain), George Farm (goalkeeper), Cyril Robinson, manager Joe Smith, Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Jackie Mudie and Bill Perry Photo: Submitted
21. On the way home
Skipper Harry Johnston and Stanley Matthews pictured leaving Euston Station Photo: submit
22. The original homecoming
The triumphant team tour Blackpool in a Seagull coach, seen on the promenade as they approach Talbot Square Photo: Submit
23. Back in Blackpool
Wearing a victor's garland Stanley Matthews stands with Harry Johnston outside the Town Hall Photo: submit
24. Huge turnout
Huge crowds greeted the return of the triumphant Blackpool team. Here is the scene in Talbot Square for the civic reception. Photo: submit