John Kirkby (soccer)
John Kirkby was an American footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City and Wrexham.Kirkby became Stoke City's first overseas player, having been born in the United States, when he played his only game for Stoke against Middlesbrough in April 1949. He was released at the end of the season and he joined Wrexham. In his fifth match for the club against Barrow in August 1953, Kirkby collapsed and died on the field.Source:
