Claim: Nicknamed "Twiggy" by his classmates, Jackie Blanchflower helped Manchester United win the league title in 1956 and again in 1957.
Evidence: John "Jackie" Blanchflower (7 March 1933 – 2 September 1998) was a Northern Irish footballer. Nicknamed "Twiggy" by his teammates, he was renowned for his versatility. Blanchflower's first appearance in a professional game was for Manchester United on 24 November 1951 against Liverpool, away at Anfield. He became a regular first team player in the 1953–54 season, when he played in 27 out of 42 league games and scored 13 goals as an inside-forward. He helped the club win the league title in 1956 and again in 1957.