Fred Blankemeijer (13 August 1926 – 8 November 2010) was a Dutch footballer who was active as a defender. A one-club man, he was member of Feijenoord for over 70 years.
Club career Born in Rotterdam-Charlois, Blankemeijer lost his father during World War II when the latter was torpedoed by the Germans in December 1940 while working as a merchant captain. A tall but skinny defender, Blankemeijer made his debut at Feijenoord, and played a total of 28 matches for the club between 1949 and 1953.Fred Blankemeijer 1926-2010 - Feyenoord
Retirement After his career he would serve the club for many years in many occupations.Fred Blankemeijer, het geweten van Feyenoord - Voetbal International He was a youth coach, a scout, a board member as well as a technical director. He was decorated Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2004.Blankemeijer in ere hersteld bij Feyenoord - Voetbal International In June 2010 he served Feyenoord for a total of 70 years.
Widely regarded as a real club icon, he died of pneumonia, aged 84, on 8 November 2010.Vlaggen bij Kuip halfstok na overlijden Blankemeijer – AD
See also List of one-club men
References
External links Fred Blankemeijer 1926-2010 – Feyenoord