Date of birth 1 July 1889 Name Jack Kirby 1911–15, 1918 Essendon Weight 70 kg | Years Club Height 1.7 m Height/Weight 170 cm / 70 kg Died March 11, 1939 | |
Date of death 11 March 1939(1939-03-11) (aged 49) Position(s) Small forward, half-back flank Role Australian Rules Footballer | ||
Original team Prahran Football Club | ||
Jack Kirby (1 July 1889 – 11 March 1939) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (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's premiership teams in 1911 and 1912.
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