Despite losing a number of quality players to serious injuries, illnesses and set-backs during the 1930-1931 season, the Blues triumphed over adversity to play in their first ever F.A. Cup Final in their club history. It was against their near rivals West Bromwich Albion. The City of Birmingham could proudly claim that both teams were situated in their boundary area and it was guaranteed that a Midlands team would win the Cup. Researching the newspapers' of the era, the author chronicles that season for the Blues, who were a First Division, side and re-discovered little secrets and uncovered gems of history that have been lost in the mists of time. It was a unique season for the Blues who had strong and exciting players in their team.