About John Kirk
Lived 1930 – 2003 (aged 73). John Kirk was a Canadian association football player and association football coach.
John McCrae Kirk (13 March 1930 – 21 May 2003) was a soccer player.
Kirk, was born in Canada, and moved to Scotland as a boy. He first played for Montrose, before joining Portsmouth as an amateur. However, his time at Portsmouth was interrupted while he spent two years in the military. He never played a game for Portsmouth, so he went to Accrington Stanley, where he played two seasons and scored one goal in 14 games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kirk?
Canadian soccer player
When was John Kirk born?
John Kirk was born on 13 March 1930.
When did John Kirk die?
John Kirk died on 21 May 2003.
What was John Kirk's occupation?
John Kirk was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Kirk?
John Kirk was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kirk (footballer, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kirk. https://biography.guide/john-kirk-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Kirk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kirk-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Kirk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kirk-association-football-player/.
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