About Kenny Hope
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 80). Kenny Hope was a British association football referee.
Kenneth James "Kenny" Hope (6 July 1941 – 14 December 2021) was a football referee from Scotland. He officiated the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He is referenced in Willie Miller's autobiography, The Don, as being the best referee who ever lived. Hope died in December 2021.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kenny Hope?
Scottish football referee
When was Kenny Hope born?
Kenny Hope was born on 6 July 1941.
When did Kenny Hope die?
Kenny Hope died on 14 December 2021.
What was Kenny Hope's occupation?
Kenny Hope was an association football referee.
What nationality was Kenny Hope?
Kenny Hope was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenny Hope. https://biography.guide/kenny-hope/
MLA: "Kenny Hope." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenny-hope/.
Chicago: "Kenny Hope." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kenny-hope/.
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