Jack Kirby (footballer)
Jack Kirby
| Personal information |
| Birth |
1 July 1889 |
| Recruited from |
Prahran Juniors |
| Height and weight |
170 cm / 70 kg |
| Playing career¹ |
| Debut |
Round 11, 1911, Essendon v.
Richmond, at East Melbourne |
| Team(s) |
Essendon (1911-15, 1918)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1918 season |
Jack Kirby (born 1 July 1889) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL.
Kirby was a small forward and is the earliest known player to have kicked a goal with his first kick in the VFL. He had a good start to his career from a team point of view as well, not experiencing a loss until his 15th game. Kirby topped Essendon's goal-kicking in 1912 with 43 goals and again the following season when he kicked 29 goals. He was a member of Essendon premiership teams in 1911 and 1912.
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Kirby, Jack |
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| Date of birth |
1 July 1889 |
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