Kevin Clarke (3 December 1921 – November 1990) was a

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born former Irish soccer player. He played for

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at club level where he won the FAI Cup twice. He then transferred to Swansea Town in November 1948. In season 1953-54 he joined Tunbridge Wells United Clarke was capped twice by the Republic of Ireland national football team. He made his debut on 23 May 1948, in a 2–0 defeat to

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in a friendly international played in Lisbon. He played his only other senior international a week later in Barcelona, when Ireland were beaten 2-1 by

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in another friendly international. While with Drums he represented the

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six times.

Honours

: 1 **

1947/48 * FAI Cup: 2 **

1943, 1946 * English Third Division (South) ** Swansea Town 1948-49

References

;Sources * The Complete Who's Who of Irish International Football, 1945-96 (1996):Stephen McGarrigle {{DEFAULTSORT:Clarke, Kevin 1921 births 1990 deaths Association footballers from Dublin (city) Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's international footballers Ireland (FAI) men's international footballers League of Ireland players Drumcondra F.C. players Tunbridge Wells F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players English Football League players League of Ireland XI players Men's association football midfielders