Jackie Mudie
Scottish footballer (1930-1992)
John Knight Mudie (10 April 1930 – 2 March 1992) was a Scottish international footballer who played as a forward. He won 17 caps for his country, helping the Scotland national team to qualify for the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
Starting his career with Blackpool in 1947, he went on to spend the next 14 years with the club, helping them to the FA Cup final in 1951 and 1953, the latter of which ended in victory for the Tangerines. In all, he scored 144 league goals for the club. He then spent 1961 to 1963 at Stoke City, helping them to the Second Division title in 1962–63, also spending a brief time on loan with Canadian club Toronto City. After signing with Port Vale in 1963, he spent 1965 to 1967 as the club's joint-manager, along with his long-time friend and teammate Stanley Matthews. He became a coach after he finished his career with Oswestry Town in 1967. However, he later managed Northwich Victoria in 1973 and then American side Cleveland Cobras for a spell in 1978.
Biography
Early years
Born in Dundee, Jackie Mudie started his footballing career with local junior sides Lochee Harp and Stobswell Juniors.
Blackpool
Mudie joined Blackpool in September 1946, signing professional terms in May 1947.
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