1948 Ken Grant

Kenneth was born in September 1925 and played for Exeter City Reserves in the late 1940s.
A very keen footballer and cricketer he attended Mount Radford School in Exeter. During the Second World War Kenneth was stationed with the RAF in India. He played football there for the RAF team indicating his level of ability. 
After his military service Kenneth returned to Devon and turned out for Exeter City Reserves. A programme for the home Reserve match v Bath City in the Southern League on 21 February 1948 has Grant playing at number 8. 
He is also believed to have played football for other local clubs including Exmouth Town. 
Kenneth died in October 2011.
(With many thanks to Neil Grant, Kenneth's son, and Sue Skinner, Kenneth's daughter for this information)

Ken was also a keen cricketer who played for Whimple in 1948 (He was born and brought up in Whimple)

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