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Tom McKenna

1891 – 1930

Irish footballer

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About Tom McKenna

Lived 1891 – 1930 (aged 38–39). Tom McKenna was an Irish association football player.

Thomas Patrick McKenna (October 1891 – 1974) was an Irish professional footballer who played as a left back in the Football League for Grimsby Town and Barrow. He later managed Merthyr Town.

Personal life McKenna served as a private in the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1930
Nationality
Also known as
Thomas Patrick McKenna

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom McKenna?

Irish footballer (1891-1930)

When was Tom McKenna born?

Tom McKenna was born on 1 October 1891 in Dublin.

When did Tom McKenna die?

Tom McKenna died in 1930.

What was Tom McKenna's occupation?

Tom McKenna was an association football player.

What nationality was Tom McKenna?

Tom McKenna was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom McKenna

· Wikidata: Q7816833

· DBpedia: Tom McKenna (footballer, born 1891)

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