Claim: Bert Linnecor was born in Birmingham, he attended Lea Village School and supported Birmingham City which was formed in 1875.
Evidence: Birmingham, England Albert Roy Linnecor (30 November 1933 – 25 November 2012) was an English professional footballer who made 281 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City and Lincoln City. Linnecor was born in the Nechells district of Birmingham. He attended Lea Village School and played representative schools football for Saltley Boys. A Birmingham City supporter, he signed for the club in 1950, initially as an amateur. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, it was renamed Small Heath in 1888, Birmingham in 1905, and Birmingham City in 1943.