Bernard Kirk
American football player (1900–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bernard C. Kirk (May 8, 1900 – December 23, 1922) was an American football player who played for Notre Dame in 1919 and for Michigan from 1921 to 1922. He was selected as an All-American at the end position in both 1921 and 1922. Shortly after being named an All-American, in December 1922, at the height of his popularity, Kirk suffered a fractured skull in an automobile accident, and died several days later at a hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan. His funeral was attended by the Governor of Michigan and many other dignitaries, and was reported by newspapers across the United States.
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Bernard C. Kirk | |
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Born | (1900-05-08)May 8, 1900 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | December 23, 1922(1922-12-23) (aged 22) Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Known for | College football player, All-American, 1922 |
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Michigan Wolverines – No. 7 | |
Position | End |
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