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Kinch was born on December 20, 1954, in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-kinch-obituary?id=38470443|website=]|title=John Kinch Obituary|date=December 2022}}</ref> He attended ] and ], earning the city excellence award at the former for his talents in ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://johnsonfuneralservices.net/tribute/details/2183/John-Kinch/obituary.html|website=Johnson Funeral Services|title=Obituary of John D. Kinch|date=December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ysu.prestosports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios-hof/kinch_john|publisher=]|title=John Kinch}}</ref> Kinch was given a football scholarship by ] and enrolled at the school in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref> He recorded his first start on the ] as a true ], recording 89 rushing yards against ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115352752/the-akron-beacon-journal/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 18, 1973|page=51|title=Zips Seek Revenge Against Youngstown}} {{Open access}}</ref> As a ], Kinch helped Youngstown State to an 8–1 regular season record, while rushing for a school-record 1,078 yards and a team-leading nine ]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115352897/the-morning-news/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 19, 1974|page=27|author=Biolotti, Richard|title=Youngstown's attack geared to the rush}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115353109/the-morning-news/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 27, 1974|page=23|title=Canadian halfback sets sights on win over Hens|author=Stolle, Larry}} {{Open access}}</ref> He went on to play two more seasons, and finished as the all-time leading rusher at the school<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://johnsonfuneralservices.net/tribute/details/2183/John-Kinch/obituary.html|website=Johnson Funeral Services|title=Obituary of John D. Kinch|date=December 2022}}</ref> with 2,306 yards; he has since been surpassed by seven.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ysu.prestosports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios-hof/kinch_john|publisher=]|title=John Kinch}}</ref> At the end of his ] season, Kinch was selected to play in the Ohio Shrine Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ysu.prestosports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios-hof/kinch_john|publisher=]|title=John Kinch}}</ref> Kinch was born on December 20, 1954, in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-kinch-obituary?id=38470443|website=]|title=John Kinch Obituary|date=December 2022}}</ref> He attended ] and ], earning the city excellence award at the former for his talents in ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://johnsonfuneralservices.net/tribute/details/2183/John-Kinch/obituary.html|website=Johnson Funeral Services|title=Obituary of John D. Kinch|date=December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ysu.prestosports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios-hof/kinch_john|publisher=]|title=John Kinch}}</ref> Kinch was given a football scholarship by ] and enrolled at the school in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref> He recorded his first start on the ] as a true ], recording 89 rushing yards against ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115352752/the-akron-beacon-journal/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 18, 1973|page=51|title=Zips Seek Revenge Against Youngstown}} {{Open access}}</ref> As a ], Kinch helped Youngstown State to an 8–1 regular season record, while rushing for a school-record 1,078 yards and a team-leading nine ]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115352897/the-morning-news/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 19, 1974|page=27|author=Biolotti, Richard|title=Youngstown's attack geared to the rush}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115353109/the-morning-news/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 27, 1974|page=23|title=Canadian halfback sets sights on win over Hens|author=Stolle, Larry}} {{Open access}}</ref> He went on to play two more seasons, and finished as the all-time leading rusher at the school<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://johnsonfuneralservices.net/tribute/details/2183/John-Kinch/obituary.html|website=Johnson Funeral Services|title=Obituary of John D. Kinch|date=December 2022}}</ref> with 2,306 yards; he has since been surpassed by seven.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ysu.prestosports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios-hof/kinch_john|publisher=]|title=John Kinch}}</ref> At the end of his ] season, Kinch was selected to play in the Ohio Shrine Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ysu.prestosports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios-hof/kinch_john|publisher=]|title=John Kinch}}</ref>
==Professional career== ==Professional career==
Kinch was chosen as a territorial exemption player by the ] in the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115353661/the-sault-star/|newspaper=]|via=]|agency=]|date=January 20, 1977|page=10|title=Ottawa does well again}} {{Open access}}</ref> As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games, missing only one, but only recorded one rush for no yards and one ] for 11 yards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref> He appeared in six games for Hamilton in 1978, posting 22 rushes for 103 yards and 16 receptions for 109 yards, scoring three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref> In August 1978, he was traded to the ],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115354056/star-phoenix/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=August 22, 1978|page=24|title=Ticats seek to bolster sagging fortunes}} {{Open access}}</ref> whom he played eight games for, running 21 times for 82 yards, along with eight catches for 14 yards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref> Kinch signed a two-year contract with Toronto in March 1979,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115354731/the-charlotte-observer/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 22, 1979|page=62|title=Transactions}} {{Open access}}</ref> but was released the following June.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115354610/nanaimo-daily-news/|newspaper=]|via=]|agency=]|title=Transactions|date=June 23, 1979|page=15}} {{Open access}}</ref>

In July 1979, Kinch was signed by the ], and scored a touchdown in his debut on a three-yard reception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115354483/the-ottawa-citizen/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 13, 1979|page=23|title=Carrying the mail old hat for Kinch|author=Elliott, Bob, Jr.}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was released early in August,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115355025/the-leader-post/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=August 9, 1979|page=33|title=It was back to the basics for the Roughriders|author=Tiefenbach, Arnie}} {{Open access}}</ref> after having appeared in just three games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref> He recorded two catches for 19 yards and a touchdown along with two ]s for 52 yards with the Rough Riders; those were his only statistics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/kinc00550.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=John Kinch Stats}}</ref>

After being released by Ottawa, Kinch signed with the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115355256/star-phoenix/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=August 15, 1979|page=44|title=Improved Argonauts provide test for Roughriders|author=Nielsen, Jens}} {{Open access}}</ref>

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Early in his professional football career, Kinch also worked as a ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115354483/the-ottawa-citizen/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 13, 1979|page=23|title=Carrying the mail old hat for Kinch|author=Elliott, Bob, Jr.}} {{Open access}}</ref>
==Later life and death== ==Later life and death==
==References== ==References==

Revision as of 01:50, 29 December 2022

John Kinch
No. 20, 26, 27, 28, 34
Born:(1954-12-20)December 20, 1954
Hamilton, Ontario
Died:December 23, 2022(2022-12-23) (aged 68)
Career information
Position(s)Running back, fullback
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
CollegeYoungstown State (1973–1976)
High schoolSir Winston Churchill HS
Sir Wilfrid Laurier HS
Career history
As coach
1996–?Riverside HS
?Lake Erie (OLB/DE)
As player
1977–1978Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1978Toronto Argonauts
1979Ottawa Rough Riders
1979–1980Saskatchewan Roughriders
1981–1982Toronto Argonauts
Career stats
Games played60
Rush attempts99
Rushing yards416
Receptions53
Receiving yards338
Touchdowns6

John David Kinch (December 20, 1954 – December 23, 2022) was an American gridiron football running back and fullback who played five seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played college football at Youngstown State and is an inductee to their hall of fame. He later served as a coach.

Early life and education

Kinch was born on December 20, 1954, in Hamilton, Ontario. He attended Sir Winston Churchill High School and Sir Wilfrid Laurier High School, earning the city excellence award at the former for his talents in baseball and bowling. Kinch was given a football scholarship by Youngstown State University and enrolled at the school in 1973. He recorded his first start on the football team as a true freshman, recording 89 rushing yards against Eastern Illinois. As a sophomore, Kinch helped Youngstown State to an 8–1 regular season record, while rushing for a school-record 1,078 yards and a team-leading nine touchdowns. He went on to play two more seasons, and finished as the all-time leading rusher at the school with 2,306 yards; he has since been surpassed by seven. At the end of his senior season, Kinch was selected to play in the Ohio Shrine Bowl.

Professional career

Kinch was chosen as a territorial exemption player by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 1977 CFL Draft. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games, missing only one, but only recorded one rush for no yards and one reception for 11 yards. He appeared in six games for Hamilton in 1978, posting 22 rushes for 103 yards and 16 receptions for 109 yards, scoring three touchdowns. In August 1978, he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts, whom he played eight games for, running 21 times for 82 yards, along with eight catches for 14 yards. Kinch signed a two-year contract with Toronto in March 1979, but was released the following June.

In July 1979, Kinch was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders, and scored a touchdown in his debut on a three-yard reception. He was released early in August, after having appeared in just three games. He recorded two catches for 19 yards and a touchdown along with two kick returns for 52 yards with the Rough Riders; those were his only statistics.

After being released by Ottawa, Kinch signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Early in his professional football career, Kinch also worked as a mail carrier.

Later life and death

References

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  2. "Obituary of John D. Kinch". Johnson Funeral Services. December 2022.
  3. "John Kinch". Youngstown State Penguins.
  4. "John Kinch Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  5. "Zips Seek Revenge Against Youngstown". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 18, 1973. p. 51 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. Biolotti, Richard (November 19, 1974). "Youngstown's attack geared to the rush". The Morning News. p. 27 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. Stolle, Larry (November 27, 1974). "Canadian halfback sets sights on win over Hens". The Morning News. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  8. "Obituary of John D. Kinch". Johnson Funeral Services. December 2022.
  9. "John Kinch". Youngstown State Penguins.
  10. "John Kinch". Youngstown State Penguins.
  11. "Ottawa does well again". The Sault Star. The Canadian Press. January 20, 1977. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  12. "John Kinch Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  13. "John Kinch Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  14. "Ticats seek to bolster sagging fortunes". Star-Phoenix. August 22, 1978. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  15. "John Kinch Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  16. "Transactions". The Charlotte Observer. March 22, 1979. p. 62 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  17. "Transactions". Nanaimo Daily News. The Canadian Press. June 23, 1979. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  18. Elliott, Bob, Jr. (July 13, 1979). "Carrying the mail old hat for Kinch". The Ottawa Citizen. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Open access icon
  19. Tiefenbach, Arnie (August 9, 1979). "It was back to the basics for the Roughriders". The Leader-Post. p. 33 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  20. "John Kinch Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  21. "John Kinch Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  22. Nielsen, Jens (August 15, 1979). "Improved Argonauts provide test for Roughriders". Star-Phoenix. p. 44 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  23. Elliott, Bob, Jr. (July 13, 1979). "Carrying the mail old hat for Kinch". The Ottawa Citizen. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Open access icon