Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kenneth Simpkins | ||
Date of birth | December 21, 1943 | ||
Place of birth | Wrexham, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Retired | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
1959-62 | Wrexham | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1962–1964 | Wrexham | 4 | (0) |
1964–1968 | Hartlepool[1] | 121 | (1) |
1968–1969 | Boston United | 11 | (3) |
National team | |||
1966 | Wales U-23 | 1 | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 March 1968. † Appearances (Goals). |
Kenny Simpkins was a Welsh goalkeeper (soccer player) who played professionally in the sixties. After five unproductive years at Wrexham[2] he joined Hartlepool during which time he played for the Welsh Under 23 side.[3] He married a local girl and still lives in the area.[4]