John Edward Thompson "Jackie" Milburn (11 May 1924 – 9 October 1988) was a football player principally associated with Newcastle United and England, though he also spent four seasons at Linfield. He was also known as Wor Jackie (particularly in North East England, a Geordie dialectal version of 'Our Jackie') and as the First World Wor (in reference to his global fame).
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John Edward Thompson Milburn 11 May 1924 Ashington, England
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Died |
9 October 1988 (aged 64) Ashington, Northumberland, England
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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