Kendall began his career as an apprentice at Preston North End and remained with the club when he went professional. He was a runner-up with
Preston in the 1964 FA Cup, and at 17 years 345 days, he was the youngest player to play in a Wembley final. In 1967, he joined Everton, where he played in midfield alongside Alan Ball and Colin Harvey, earning the trio the moniker “The Holy Trinity.” Kendall won the FA Cup, the Charity Shield, and the First Division title with Everton. He was captain of Everton for three years until being moved to Birmingham City in 1974. Kendall joined
Stoke City in 1977 as a player-coach and was instrumental in the club’s promotion from the Second Division.
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