About John Kirkby
Lived 1929 – 1953 (aged 23). John Kirkby was an American association football player.
Career
Kirkby became Stoke City's first overseas player, having been born in the United States, when he played his only game for Stoke against Middlesbrough in April 1949.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kirkby?
American soccer player (1929-1953)
When was John Kirkby born?
John Kirkby was born on 29 November 1929 in United States.
When did John Kirkby die?
John Kirkby died on 30 August 1953 in Wrexham.
What was John Kirkby's occupation?
John Kirkby was an association football player.
What nationality was John Kirkby?
John Kirkby was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kirkby (soccer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kirkby. https://biography.guide/john-kirkby/
MLA: "John Kirkby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kirkby/.
Chicago: "John Kirkby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kirkby/.
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