About Jack Kennedy
Born 1873. Jack Kennedy was a British association football player.
John Kennedy (1873 — after 1902) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Glossop, Hibernian and Stoke. He earned one full international cap for the Scotland national team.
Career A native of Shotts, Kennedy played at inside-right and began his career with Hibernian, one of the city's two principal clubs. He played for Hibs in the 1896 Scottish Cup Final, a 3–1 defeat by Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts. Kennedy represented Scotland once, in a 1897 British Home Championship match against Wales.
In April 1898 Kennedy moved to English side Stoke who at the time were struggling at the foot of the table.
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Who was Jack Kennedy?
Scottish footballer
When was Jack Kennedy born?
Jack Kennedy was born in 1873 in Edinburgh.
What was Jack Kennedy's occupation?
Jack Kennedy was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Kennedy?
Jack Kennedy was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Kennedy (footballer, born 1873)
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