Jack Kenny (rugby league)

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John Kenny

Personal information
Full name	John Kenny
Born	26 October 1907 Pendlebury, England
Died	November 1994 (aged 87) unknown
Playing information
Position	Wing
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1928/29–≤36 Leigh 117 44 0 0 132 ≤1936–≥36 Swinton ≥1936–38/39 Leigh Total 117 44 0 0 132 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1936 England 1 0 0 0 0
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John Kenny (26 October 1907 – November 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Leigh (two spells), and Swinton, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Background

John Kenny was born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 87.

Playing career

International honours

Kenny won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1936 against Wales.

County Cup Final appearances

Kenny played left wing, i.e. number 5, in Swinton's 8-10 defeat by Salford in the 1931 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1931–32 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 21 November 1931.