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Jack Kirby: Plans to restore grave of man who defied Hitler

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John "Jack" Kirby refused to salute during Derby County's 1934 tour of Germany .

A photograph of that defiant act prompted a local historian to trace Kirby 's grave.

Local historian Kal Singh Dhindsa found it in a "weathered state" and wants to raise 1,500 to restore the headstone.

Kirby made 191 appearances for Derby County and died in 1960 at the age of 50 .

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75

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69

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88

Article tone

informal

Language

English

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35

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not offensive

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short-lived

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