John Kennedy

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

Not to be confused with:
John James Kennedy (b. 22/11/1959) - Hawthorn

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

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1950-1959) - 164 matches, 29 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Hawthorn (1950-1959)
      • 164 matches played for Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL, with 81 as captain

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1950 VFL Season Hawthorn 18 2 R01-18
1951 VFL Season Hawthorn 16 2 R01-12, R14, R16-18
1952 VFL Season Hawthorn 17 4 R01-07, R09-12, R14-19
1953 VFL Season Hawthorn 18 5 R01-18
1954 VFL Season Hawthorn 18 6 R01-18
1955 VFL Season Hawthorn 15 1 R03-11, R13-18
1956 VFL Season Hawthorn 10 0 R01-09, R11
1957 VFL Season Hawthorn 20 4 R01-18, SF, PF
1958 VFL Season Hawthorn 18 4 R01-18
1959 VFL Season Hawthorn 14 1 R01-06, R08, R12-18

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1954 VFL Season Hawthorn 4 R02-05
1955 VFL Season Hawthorn 15 R03-11, R13-18
1956 VFL Season Hawthorn 10 R01-09, R11
1957 VFL Season Hawthorn 20 R01-18, SF, PF
1958 VFL Season Hawthorn 18 R01-18
1959 VFL Season Hawthorn 14 R01-06, R08, R12-18

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