John Kennedy Sr. (footballer)
John Kennedy Sr. (29 December 1928 – 25 June 2020) was an Australian rules footballer. He played for the Hawthorn Football Club, and coached Hawthorn and the North Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was born in Camberwell, Victoria.
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| 200px Kennedy Sr. pictured for a series of collectible cards in the 1950s | |||
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| Full name | John James Kennedy Sr. | ||
| Nickname(s) | Kanga | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Camberwell, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 24 June 2020 (aged 91) | ||
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Playing
Coaching
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Kennedy Sr. died on 25 June 2020 at the age of 91.[1]
John Kennedy Sr. (footballer) Media
- John Kennedy Sr. statue in front of Waverly Park.jpg
Bronze statue of Kennedy in front of Waverley Park
References
- ↑ Colangelo, Anthony (25 June 2020). AFL legend John Kennedy snr dies aged 91. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-legend-john-kennedy-snr-dies-aged-91-20200625-p5562l.html. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
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