The Wartime League (1939-1946)
Newcastle United won no Wartime League trophies, but Jackie Milburn made his debut in 1943 in a "Stripes vs Blues" match. Jackie's side was losing at half-time 3-0, but following a switch from midfielder to centre forward, he scored 6 goals to help them win the match 9-3. Jackie went on to score 38 goals in the next 3 years of the leagues life. A record many debate should stand among his 200 professional goals.
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