Jack Kirwan
Irish footballer (1878-1959) · Ireland · On the map · Footballers · Died at 81
John Henry Kirwan was an Irish football player and coach. As a player, he was described as an out and out winger with good pace and skills, playing as an outside-left for, among others, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Ireland. As a football coach he became the first professional manager of Dutch side Ajax.
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A typical day, 30 days to 11 October 2026
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Close ties
James McNaught Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 1899-1905
John Cameron Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 1899-1905
Vivian Woodward Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 1901-1905
Charlie Williams Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 1902-1905
George Hilsdon Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1906-1908- Billy McCracken Teammate at Ireland national team, 1902-1909
- Arthur Archer Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 1903-1905
Jimmy Windridge Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1905-1908
George Key Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1905-1908
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About this person
He was the last survivor of the Tottenham team that won the 1901 FA Cup. In his early life he played Gaelic football for Dublin, winning an All-Ireland SFC medal in 1894.
On the same team as Jack
Con MartinAlso played for Dublin Senior Football TeamAlex StevensonAlso played for Ireland national football team
Colin NishAlso played for Clyde F.C.John CoyleAlso played for Clyde F.C.Olphert StanfieldAlso played for Ireland national football teamKevin MoranAlso played for Dublin Senior Football Team