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Jackie Milburn (1924 - 1988)
| Category: | Male Player |
| Year Inducted: | 2006 |
| Principal English Clubs: | Newcastle United (1943-56) |
| Other Teams: | Linfield (Northern Ireland) |
| International Record: | England 13 caps, 10 goals |
| Honours: | Club 3 FA Cups |
The old saying goes in the Northeast of England that if you want a new centre forward, you just whistle down a pit and you find your man. Jackie Milburn is the man about whom this saying was invented. Born in Ashington, Northumberland, in 1924, Milburn signed for Newcastle in 1943, but continued to work down the pit during the War. In his 13 years with Newcastle United, he made over 350 league appearances, scoring 177 goals. He inspired Newcastle to 3 FA Cup wins in 1951, 1952 and 1955, scoring three goals over the three finals. Football is in the blood in that part of the world, and Milburn was the uncle of two existing Hall of Fame members, Jack and Bobby Charlton. Milburn died in 1988 and was mourned by the whole of Newcastle.