John "Jack" Van den Eynde (14 April 1914 – 18 September 1993) was a Belgian footballer and

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tennis player. He played his football as a

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and featured in 40 matches in the

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at Beerschot VAC, scoring 12 goals. His brother Stanley Van den Eynde was also a footballer, also playing for Beerschot. Their family was closely involved with the club. Their family house was located on Della Faillelaan in

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Honours

Beerschot *

runner-up: 1936–37

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* * * 1914 births 1993 deaths Belgian men's footballers Belgian people of English descent K. Beerschot V.A.C. players Men's association football forwards Belgian male tennis players Sportspeople from Antwerp Province {{Belgium-footy-forward-stub

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