John Kennedy

This is the player profile for John Kennedy, born in Camberwell, Victoria in 1928. Played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL. John Kennedy also coached Hawthorn and North Melbourne.

Player Details

Name: John Kennedy
Full Name: John James Kennedy
DOB: 29/12/1928
POB: Camberwell, Victoria
DOD: 24/06/2020
Height: 188cm
Weight: 89kg
VFL/AFL Position (est.): Ruckman

Player History

Full Team History: Hawthorn
Total Matches (Goals): 164 (29)
VFL/AFL Team History: Hawthorn (1950-1959)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 164 (29)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 401st player to debut for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 164 matches played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL (1950-1959), with 81 as captain

Relatives Details

Children

John James Kennedy (b. 1959) - son

Grandchildren

Joshua P. Kennedy (b. 1988) - grandson

Links

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