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John Kenneth Kirkham (13 May 1941 – 11 February 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Kenneth Kirkham[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 May 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Wednesbury, England | ||
| Date of death | 11 February 2021 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Wednesbury, England | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1956–1959 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1965 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 100 | (12) |
| 1965–1968 | Peterborough United | 46 | (2) |
| 1968–1969 | Exeter City | 32 | (6) |
| 1969 | Durban Spurs | ||
| 1969–1970 | Horwich RMI | ||
| Total | 178+ | (20+) | |
| International career | |||
| England youth | |||
| England U23 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Wednesbury, Kirkham began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1956, turning professional in 1958 and making his first team debut in 1959.[2] He also played in the 1957–58 FA Youth Cup.[3]
He later played for Peterborough United, Exeter City, Durban Spurs and Horwich RMI.[1][4][2]
He retired to South Africa but returned to England after the death of his wife, and lived in Wigan.[3] He died on 11 February 2021, aged 79.[3][5]
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