Sunderland legend John Kay's stretcher rowing stung, and other memories of the SAFC cult hero

It’s 30 years since SAFC star John Kay did this – and the moment went down in Wearside folklore.
By Chris Cordner
Published 3rd Mar 2023, 12:49 GMT
Updated 3rd Mar 2023, 12:49 GMT
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The full back broke his leg on the last match that he played for the Black Cats in 1993.

Still entertaining with a broken leg

He was stretchered off the Roker Park pitch during a game against Birmingham City and pretended to be rowing the stretcher!

John Kay and the day he rowed the stretcher off Roker Park.John Kay and the day he rowed the stretcher off Roker Park.
John Kay and the day he rowed the stretcher off Roker Park.
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Fans loved him for it and here is that moment once more on video, as well as a whole load of other reminders of the red and white star from the Sunderland Echo archives.

We’ve got him in 1990 action against Manchester United and John’s support for worthy causes in both 1993 and 2011.

Enjoy the trip back in time.

And if you have a memory from Sunderland’s past that you would like to share, tell us more by emailing [email protected]

We can not wait to hear from you.

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