Jimmy Kilkenny
Footballer who played as a right half forDoncaster Rovers.
About Jimmy Kilkenny
Lived 1934 – 2003 (aged 68). Jimmy Kilkenny was an association football player.
James Kilkenny (21 November 1934 – 1 April 2003) was a footballer who played as a right half for Doncaster Rovers.
He started off playing for his local club Annfield Plain in the North Eastern League. As a 17-year-old, in 1952 he was signed by English second division club Doncaster Rovers, his debut being in a 3–2 home victory against Bristol City on 26 November 1955.
His only league goal came in a 4–0 home victory over Port Vale on 20 April 1957, though he also scored an FA Cup goal in a 2–1 second round win at Tranmere Rovers on 6 December 1958.
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Who was Jimmy Kilkenny?
footballer who played as a right half forDoncaster Rovers. (1934-2003)
When was Jimmy Kilkenny born?
Jimmy Kilkenny was born on 21 November 1934 in Stanley.
When did Jimmy Kilkenny die?
Jimmy Kilkenny died on 1 April 2003 in Doncaster.
What was Jimmy Kilkenny's occupation?
Jimmy Kilkenny was an association football player.
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