Jack Kirby (footballer)
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| Jack Kirby | |||
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| Date of birth | 1 July 1889 | ||
| Original team | Prahran Juniors | ||
| Debut | Round 11, 1911, Essendon v. Richmond, at East Melbourne | ||
| Height/Weight | 170 cm / 70 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
Essendon (1911-15, 1918)
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1 Playing statistics correct 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.
References
- Jack Kirby's statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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