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HULL CITY TIMELINE

 
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1950 - 1959
Sat
6th
Jan
1951
Boothferry Park Halt opens

The new railway platform on the old Hull and Barnsley line at the side of Boothferry Park officially opens for the FA Cup match against Everton. The platform remains in service until 1986 when it was closed for safety reasons. The platform was eventually removed in October 2007. more info
Wed
12th
Sep
1951
Raich Carter hands in resignation

After quoting differences with the board of directors, Raich Carter hands in his notice to resign from Hull City managerial duties, remaining as player only.
Sat
21st
Jun
1952
Bob Jackson finally announced as new manager of Hull City

Having led Portsmouth to successive championships - Bob Jackson agrees a big-money move to Hull City, after City play almost 40 games without a permanent manager since Raich Carter left the role, the previous year
Mon
19th
Jan
1953
First game under floodlights

Newly-installed floodlighting at Boothferry Park see their first usage in a friendly against Dundee. Over 31,000 spectators saw City lose 1-4. more info
Thu
17th
Mar
1955
Bob Jackson given leave of absence as manager - Bob Brocklebank announced

After a very poor string of results - Bob Jackson is given leave of absence in his role as manager of Hull City. In the same statement it is also announced that Bob Brocklebank has been brought in from a scouting role at West Brom to replace Jackson, and will conduct duties immediately.
Sat
25th
Apr
1959
Promotion to Tier 2

In front of a crowd of 16,447, City won 2-0, and gained promotion back to Division Two after their final home game of the season. Goals from Bradbury and Bulless clinched promotion for the Tigers after a three year spell in Div 3. more info
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