About Joseph Kitchen
Lived 1890 – 1974 (aged 84). Joseph Kitchen was a British association football player.
Club career Kitchen came to prominence whilst playing for Division Two side Gainsborough Trinity. Though clubs were interested in securing his services, Making his United début aged only 17, Kitchen became a mainstay of the side, scoring regularly throughout his time with the Blades. He scored several goals for Sheffield during their FA Cup campaign of 1915, scoring the third and final Sheffield goal in the final a few minutes from the final whistle.
Kitchen remained at United for the duration of World War I and into the resumption of league football in 1919. He was transferred to Rotherham County for £650 in 1920 after a disagreement over his contract but failed to settle and returned to Bramall Lane within a matter of months after United agreed to repay the fee.
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Who was Joseph Kitchen?
English footballer (1890-1974)
When was Joseph Kitchen born?
Joseph Kitchen was born on 20 June 1890 in Brigg.
When did Joseph Kitchen die?
Joseph Kitchen died on 23 November 1974 in London Borough of Enfield.
What was Joseph Kitchen's occupation?
Joseph Kitchen was an association football player.
What nationality was Joseph Kitchen?
Joseph Kitchen was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Kitchen. https://biography.guide/joseph-kitchen/
MLA: "Joseph Kitchen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-kitchen/.
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