Sir Stanley Matthews is right up there as probably the greatest player ever at Bloomfield Road. His career with Blackpool spanned 14 years and in that time made 379 appearances and lifted the 1953 FA Cup. His nicknames included The Wizard of the Dribble and The Magician and kept his pitch fitness level up until he was in his 50s. Credit: Allsport Hulton/ArchiveSir Stanley Matthews is right up there as probably the greatest player ever at Bloomfield Road. His career with Blackpool spanned 14 years and in that time made 379 appearances and lifted the 1953 FA Cup. His nicknames included The Wizard of the Dribble and The Magician and kept his pitch fitness level up until he was in his 50s. Credit: Allsport Hulton/Archive
Sir Stanley Matthews is right up there as probably the greatest player ever at Bloomfield Road. His career with Blackpool spanned 14 years and in that time made 379 appearances and lifted the 1953 FA Cup. His nicknames included The Wizard of the Dribble and The Magician and kept his pitch fitness level up until he was in his 50s. Credit: Allsport Hulton/Archive

10 pictures of Blackpool Football Club legends - the greatest players of all time

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By Claire Lark
Published 9th Nov 2022, 04:55 GMT

There are so many who have made their mark but we think these players are probably the 10 most legendary players. Do you agree?

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Stan Mortensen pictured in December 1947. He was indeed a legendary player and most famous for his part in the 1953 FA Cup Final where he became the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a FA Cup Final

1. The Legends

Stan Mortensen pictured in December 1947. He was indeed a legendary player and most famous for his part in the 1953 FA Cup Final where he became the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a FA Cup Final Photo: Mike Lawn

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Blackpool and Scotland footballer, Jackie Mudie in March 1951

2. The Legends

Blackpool and Scotland footballer, Jackie Mudie in March 1951 Photo: Central Press

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Blackpool footballer Tony Green in 1960. He made his name for Blackpool from 1967 to 1971 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bloomfield Road, when it was officially opened by former Blackpool player Jimmy Armfield in April 2006

3. The Legends

Blackpool footballer Tony Green in 1960. He made his name for Blackpool from 1967 to 1971 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bloomfield Road, when it was officially opened by former Blackpool player Jimmy Armfield in April 2006 Photo: Central Press

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Jimmy Hampson spent 11 seasons at Blackpool, where he remains record goal scorer with 252 goals in 373 games. He is still regarded as one of the best centre forwards to play for the club

4. The Legends

Jimmy Hampson spent 11 seasons at Blackpool, where he remains record goal scorer with 252 goals in 373 games. He is still regarded as one of the best centre forwards to play for the club Photo: Submit

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Charlie Adam shows his allegiance after scoring the opening goal between Blackpool FC and West Bromwich Albion in 2010. He played for Blackpool from 2009 to 2011 and during that time bagged several accolades including the Championship Player of the Month award and the PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Month for January 2010

5. The Legends

Charlie Adam shows his allegiance after scoring the opening goal between Blackpool FC and West Bromwich Albion in 2010. He played for Blackpool from 2009 to 2011 and during that time bagged several accolades including the Championship Player of the Month award and the PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Month for January 2010 Photo: Rob Lock

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Alan Suddick of Blackpool FC pictured in January 1969. He was a truly celebrated and popular player, so much so he became known as The King of Bloomfield Road - a title which the fans still affectionately call him. Toward the end of his time at Blackpool, Suddick established an unofficial keepie uppie world record, completing three laps and 20 yards of the pitch, keeping the ball off the ground at Bloomfield Road in just under 20 minutes

6. The Legends

Alan Suddick of Blackpool FC pictured in January 1969. He was a truly celebrated and popular player, so much so he became known as The King of Bloomfield Road - a title which the fans still affectionately call him. Toward the end of his time at Blackpool, Suddick established an unofficial keepie uppie world record, completing three laps and 20 yards of the pitch, keeping the ball off the ground at Bloomfield Road in just under 20 minutes Photo: Evening Standard

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