1958
Player of the Year
Tottenham captain Blanchflower takes the writers prize as his intelligent distribution and on-field leadership establish him among the outstanding midfielders of the era.
Football player and manager history
Danny Blanchflower
Explore 5 football history records associated with Danny Blanchflower, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1961
Blanchflower Spurs Captain Welcomes Greaves
Blanchflower organised Tottenham's attacking play with incisive passes as Greaves joined the side from AC Milan.
1961
Player of the Year
Blanchflower secures his second writers award while captaining Tottenham Hotspur through their historic League and FA Cup double-winning campaign.
1961
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Danny Blanchflower
Danny Blanchflower represented Tottenham Hotspur during the season ending in 1961, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a midfielder, Danny Blanchflower linked defence and attack and contributed to the side’s control of important fixtures.
1962 May 5th
Blanchflower Wembley Penalty Against Burnley
Blanchflower converted Tottenham's penalty as Spurs defeated Burnley 3-1 in the FA Cup final alongside striker Jimmy Greaves.