About Sam Kirkwood
Lived 1910 – 1980 (aged 69–70). Sam Kirkwood was a British association football player.
Samuel James Kirkwood (31 July 1910 – 1980) was an Irish professional footballer who made 109 appearances in the Football League playing for Plymouth Argyle. He played as a defender.
Kirkwood was born in Belfast. He played for Portadown of the Irish Football League before coming to England to join Arsenal. After failing to break through to the first team he moved on to Plymouth Argyle,
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Who was Sam Kirkwood?
footballer (1910-1980)
When was Sam Kirkwood born?
Sam Kirkwood was born on 31 July 1910 in Belfast.
When did Sam Kirkwood die?
Sam Kirkwood died in 1980.
What was Sam Kirkwood's occupation?
Sam Kirkwood was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Kirkwood?
Sam Kirkwood was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Kirkwood. https://biography.guide/sam-kirkwood/
MLA: "Sam Kirkwood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-kirkwood/.
Chicago: "Sam Kirkwood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-kirkwood/.
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