John Blackinger

John Regan Blackinger (July 6, 1905 – October 31, 1986) was an American football executive and politician. He served as the first general manager of the San Francisco 49ers from 1946 to 1947 and later was the mayor of Atherton, California.

John Blackinger
Mayor of Atherton, California
In office
December 1969  March 1976
Preceded byJohn Licata
Succeeded byReynolds Smith
Vice mayor of Atherton, California
In office
April 1968  December 1969
Preceded byRobert R. Bowen
Succeeded byEdward Turkington
Atherton City Council
In office
1964–1976
Preceded byNate Most
Personal details
Born(1905-07-06)July 6, 1905
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 1986(1986-10-31) (aged 81)
Stanford, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Santa Clara
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1946
RankLieutenant commander
UnitWestern Sea Frontier
Battles/warsWorld War II

American football career
Career information
High school:Boise (ID)
Career history
As an executive:
  • Santa Clara (1927)
    Manager
  • San Francisco 49ers (19461947)
    General manager
Executive profile at PFR
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