Kenneth Hegan
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Kenneth Edward "Jackie" Hegan OBE (24 January 1901 – 3 March 1989) was an English
amateur footballer who played on the wing and made four appearances for England
in 1923, scoring four goals. He was a member of the Corinthian amateur club, and a professional soldier.
, and attended Bablake School
. On leaving school, he attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, going on to represent both the college and the Army whilst serving with the 1st Dublin Fusiliers.
During the 1920s and early 1930s he played in many of Corinthians' more important matches, including most of their FA Cup
ties. He was a member of the Corinthian team that defeated Blackburn Rovers
1–0 in the First Round of the cup on 12 January 1924, before going out to West Bromwich Albion
in the second round. In 1925–26
, Corinthian met Manchester City
on 9 January 1926; after a 3–3 draw in the first match (in which Hegan scored once, with Norman Creek
scoring the others), Corinthian lost the replay 4–0. In 1927, he again scored in a 4–0 victory over Walsall
in the third round, before a 3–1 defeat by Newcastle United
at Crystal Palace
in front of a crowd of 56,338.
He was an occasional member of the Corinthians' foreign tours. His last match for Corinthian came in Denmark
on 16 April 1933 against a Combined Danish XI. His military duties prevented him going on the next tour to Holland and curtailed his football career. Between 1919 and 1933, he played 167 matches for Corinthian scoring 50 goals.
for England at amateur level
, including at the 1920 Olympics
held in Antwerp, when Great Britain were eliminated in a 3–1 defeat by Norway
. He also earned four full caps for England
. His debut came on 19 March 1923 in a 6–1 victory over Belgium, when he scored England's first two goals. His next appearance came in the first senior international played against France
on 10 May 1923 which England won 4–1. The first and last goals were scored by Hegan while the second came from the Sunderland forward Charlie Buchan
who is remembered for the football magazine, "Charles Buchan Football Monthly". Norman Creek
scored England’s other goal while France’s late consolation strike came from Jules Dewaquez
.
He also appeared in the Home International Championship match against Northern Ireland
on 20 October 1923 (lost 2–1) and against Belgium on 1 November (2–2 draw).
During the Second World War, he was awarded the OBE; he retired from the Army in July 1949, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
His card is No. 15 of 50 in the 1926 cigarette card
series Football Caricatures by 'Mac issued by John Player and Sons.
England
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amateur footballer who played on the wing and made four appearances for England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in 1923, scoring four goals. He was a member of the Corinthian amateur club, and a professional soldier.
Career
Hegan was born in CoventryCoventry
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although...
, and attended Bablake School
Bablake School
Bablake School is a co-educational Independent school located in Coventry, England and founded in 1344 by Queen Isabella, making it one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom...
. On leaving school, he attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, going on to represent both the college and the Army whilst serving with the 1st Dublin Fusiliers.
Corinthians
He made his Corinthians debut on 27 December 1919 in a 7–2 victory over The Army. Ironically, he was due to play for the Army, but was "lent" to the Corinthians, who turned up for the match three players short.During the 1920s and early 1930s he played in many of Corinthians' more important matches, including most of their FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
ties. He was a member of the Corinthian team that defeated Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
1–0 in the First Round of the cup on 12 January 1924, before going out to West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
in the second round. In 1925–26
FA Cup 1925–26
The FA Cup 1925–26 was the 51st staging of the world's oldest football cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup...
, Corinthian met Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
on 9 January 1926; after a 3–3 draw in the first match (in which Hegan scored once, with Norman Creek
Norman Creek (footballer)
Frederick Norman Smith Creek MBE, MC was an English amateur footballer who was associated with the Corinthians amateur team for many years...
scoring the others), Corinthian lost the replay 4–0. In 1927, he again scored in a 4–0 victory over Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
in the third round, before a 3–1 defeat by Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
The National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace in south London, England is a large sports centre and athletics stadium. It was opened in 1964 in Crystal Palace Park, close to the site of the former Crystal Palace, in the former parkland and also usurping part of the former grand prix circuit.It was...
in front of a crowd of 56,338.
He was an occasional member of the Corinthians' foreign tours. His last match for Corinthian came in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
on 16 April 1933 against a Combined Danish XI. His military duties prevented him going on the next tour to Holland and curtailed his football career. Between 1919 and 1933, he played 167 matches for Corinthian scoring 50 goals.
England
He earned 23 capsCap (sport)
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for England at amateur level
England national amateur football team
The England national amateur football team was the amateur representative team for England at football. It was formed in 1906, due to the growth of the professional game which meant that amateur players could no longer easily find places in the main England national team.-First match and unbeaten...
, including at the 1920 Olympics
Football at the 1920 Summer Olympics
The football at the 1920 Summer Olympics, was one of the 154 events at the 1920 Summer Olympics, held in Antwerp. It was the fifth time football was on the Olympic schedule. The tournament was contested by 14 teams, with host country Belgium winning the gold medals...
held in Antwerp, when Great Britain were eliminated in a 3–1 defeat by Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
. He also earned four full caps for England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
. His debut came on 19 March 1923 in a 6–1 victory over Belgium, when he scored England's first two goals. His next appearance came in the first senior international played against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
on 10 May 1923 which England won 4–1. The first and last goals were scored by Hegan while the second came from the Sunderland forward Charlie Buchan
Charlie Buchan
Charles Murray Buchan was an English football player and writer.-Early career:Born in Plumstead, London, Buchan first played as an amateur for local club Woolwich Arsenal, joining the club in December 1909...
who is remembered for the football magazine, "Charles Buchan Football Monthly". Norman Creek
Norman Creek (footballer)
Frederick Norman Smith Creek MBE, MC was an English amateur footballer who was associated with the Corinthians amateur team for many years...
scored England’s other goal while France’s late consolation strike came from Jules Dewaquez
Jules Dewaquez
Jules Dewaquez , was a French amateur footballer, who played for both club and country on the right wing. He was extremely short and renowned for his small moustache. By profession he was a technical draughtsman, but he became one of the most successful French players during the 1920s...
.
He also appeared in the Home International Championship match against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
on 20 October 1923 (lost 2–1) and against Belgium on 1 November (2–2 draw).
During the Second World War, he was awarded the OBE; he retired from the Army in July 1949, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
His card is No. 15 of 50 in the 1926 cigarette card
Cigarette card
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series Football Caricatures by 'Mac issued by John Player and Sons.