About Dirk Kemp
Lived 1913 – 1983 (aged 69–70). Dirk Kemp was a South African association football player.
Dirk Kemp (born 15 October 1913 in Cape Town, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Liverpool F.C. in The Football League. Kemp started his career in South Africa and played for Arcadia and Transvaal before he moved to England to play for Liverpool. He was at the club at the same time as fellow goalkeeper and countryman Arthur Riley. Kemp struggled to dislodge Riley from the position as he made over 300 appearances for the club. Kemp only appeared 30 times for Liverpool before the Second World War interrupted his career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dirk Kemp?
English footballer (1913–1983)
When was Dirk Kemp born?
Dirk Kemp was born on 15 October 1913 in Cape Town.
When did Dirk Kemp die?
Dirk Kemp died in 1983.
What was Dirk Kemp's occupation?
Dirk Kemp was an association football player.
What nationality was Dirk Kemp?
Dirk Kemp was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dirk Kemp. https://biography.guide/dirk-kemp/
MLA: "Dirk Kemp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dirk-kemp/.
Chicago: "Dirk Kemp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dirk-kemp/.
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