Jack Keenan (footballer)

John Keenan (1864 – 19 March 1906) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. A strong, powerful half-back, Jack Keenan came to Burnley from Clitheroe, his home-town club, in 1884 and quickly established himself in a team consisting almost entirely of Scots. Keenan was a regular in his early days at Turf Moor and his consistency brought him to the fringe of international honours.[1]

Jack Keenan
Personal information
Full name John Keenan
Date of birth 1864
Place of birth Clitheroe, England
Date of death 16 March 1906 (aged 42)
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1883–1884 Clitheroe
1884–1893 Burnley 68 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

1888-1889

Jack Keenan made his League debut on 8 September 1888, playing at wing-half, at Deepdale, home of Preston North End who defeated Burnley 5–2. Jack Keenan played in 20 of the 22 League matches played by Burnley in season 1888–89. As a wing-half he played in a Burnley midfield that achieved big (three-League-goals-or-more) wins on two separate occasions.[2]

References
  1. Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. p. 189. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
  2. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 4 January 2018. (registration & fee required)

Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.


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