John "Jack" Van den Eynde (14 April 1914 – 18 September 1993) was a Belgian footballer and
Davis Cup
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tennis player. He played his football as a
striker and featured in 40 matches in the
Belgian First Division
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at
Beerschot VAC, scoring 12 goals.
His brother
Stanley Van den Eynde was also a footballer, also playing for Beerschot. Their family was closely involved with the club. Their family house was located on Della Faillelaan in
Antwerp
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.
Honours
Beerschot
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Belgian First Division
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runner-up:
1936–37
See also
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List of Belgium Davis Cup team representatives
References
External links
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1914 births
1993 deaths
Belgian men's footballers
Belgian people of English descent
K. Beerschot V.A.C. players
Men's association football forwards
Belgian male tennis players
Sportspeople from Antwerp Province
20th-century Belgian sportsmen
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