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Jimmy Kennedy (footballer)

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James John 'Jimmy' Kennedy (8 May, 1883–1947) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Celtic, Brighton & Hove Albion, Leeds City, Stockport County, Tottenham Hotspur, Swindon Town, Norwich City, Watford and Gillingham.

Football career

Kennedy played for Celtic and Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Leeds City in 1906. The defender played in 58 matches and scored once between 1906–08 for the Yorkshire club. He moved to Stockport County where he played a further 18 matches before joining Tottenham Hotspur. Kennedy featured in 13 matches and scored once in his career at White Hart Lane. He later went on to appear for Swindon Town, Norwich City and finally Gillingham.

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