Background
He is the son of former Scottish international Jimmy Blair, Senior and brother of Jimmy Blair, Junior.
He is the son of former Scottish international Jimmy Blair, Senior and brother of Jimmy Blair, Junior.
Born in Ecclesfield, Sheffield, Blair started out at Blackpool but failed to break into the first team and left to join Cardiff City, where his father Jimmy had played during the 1920s, in 1947. He became a vital part of the Bluebirds side in the following years and helped them to promotion during the 1951-1952 season. Blair scored thirty goals during his career at Cardiff, all scored in league competition.
He left Ninian Park in 1954 to sign for Hereford United where he finished his career.
He made 113 appearances for Hereford and scored 31 goals for the Edgar Street club
