Wilfred Thomas Kirkham was an English footballer who holds four goalscoring records at Port Vale.
10 Facts About Wilf Kirkham
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Wilf Kirkham scored 30 goals in 51 games for the "Potters", before returning to Port Vale in January 1932, who had now regained their Second Division status.
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Wilf Kirkham added 19 goals in 51 appearances, before announcing his retirement in summer 1933.
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Wilf Kirkham's combined tally in his ten years at both Stoke-on-Trent clubs is 194 goals in 327 games.
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Wilf Kirkham was born in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, and progressed from a promising schoolboy footballer through Cobridge Church and Congleton Town, before heading to Sheffield to go through teacher training.
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Wilf Kirkham hit hat-tricks in the league against tougher opposition, bagging three against both Clapton Orient and Stockport County.
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Wilf Kirkham found himself briefly rested, as Stewart Littlewood found a short period of good form.
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Wilf Kirkham never played again for Stoke, and instead made a surprise return to Port Vale in January 1932.
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Wilf Kirkham remained active in sports, winning numerous tennis and golf trophies.
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Wilf Kirkham went on to become Headmaster at Mill Hill School.