JK
The basics
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Intro
English footballer
A.K.A.
John Kirby
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
30 September 1910(Overseal, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom)
Death:
15 June 1960(Derby, City of Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom)
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The details
Biography
John Kirby (30 September 1910 – 15 June 1960) was an English football goalkeeper.
Kirby joined Derby County from Newhall United in April 1929 and made his debut in the 1929–30 season. In 1934 he was part of the Derby side that toured Germany. Kirby defied the German authorities by being the only member of the team to refuse to give the Nazi salute before each game. He left in August 1938 to become player-manager of Folkestone Town, a position he held until August 1939.