On 6 May 1939, during the Blackpool versus Portsmouth match, George Formby was photographed alongside two key figures of the football world: James Blair, the captain of Blackpool FC, on the left, and Jimmy Guthrie, the captain of Portsmouth FC, on the right. The trio was holding the FA Cup, which had been recently won by Portsmouth just a week earlier, following their victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final at Wembley. This moment captured a sense of celebration and camaraderie, with the FA Cup symbolising not only Portsmouth’s triumph but also the enduring connection between football and popular culture at the time. The photograph remains a lasting reminder of a unique intersection of sporting achievement and celebrity, just before the outbreak of World War II.
There are two more George Formby posts on the timeline: George Formby Plaque Unveiled at Home and George Formby Society attends Blackpool Convention.
