About Fred Kean
Lived 1898 – 1973 (aged 74). Fred Kean was a British association football player.
Frederick William Kean (10 December 1898 – 28 October 1973) was an English international footballer who played professionally as a right half for The Wednesday, Bolton Wanderers and Luton Town. Kean was born in Sheffield and won nine caps for England between 1923 and 1929. He captained the team once, against Luxembourg in 1927.
Honours Bolton Wanderers FA Cup: 1928–29
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Who was Fred Kean?
English footballer (1898-1973)
When was Fred Kean born?
Fred Kean was born on 10 December 1898 in Sheffield.
When did Fred Kean die?
Fred Kean died on 28 October 1973 in Sheffield.
What was Fred Kean's occupation?
Fred Kean was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Kean?
Fred Kean was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Kean. https://biography.guide/fred-kean/
MLA: "Fred Kean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-kean/.
Chicago: "Fred Kean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-kean/.
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