John Kenny (26 October 1907 – November 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Leigh (two spells), and Swinton, as a wing.^[1]

John Kenny was born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 87. John had 5 children, the oldest of which being John Kenny Junior, born December 1932, and Peter Kenny, who went on to play for Swinton Lions.