John Kennedy Sr. (footballer)

Australian rules football player and coach (1928–2020)

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.

John Kennedy Sr.
Kennedy Sr. pictured for a series of
collectible cards in the 1950s
Personal information
Full name John James Kennedy Sr.
Nickname(s) Kanga
Date of birth (1928-12-29)29 December 1928
Place of birth Camberwell, Victoria
Date of death 24 June 2020(2020-06-24) (aged 91)
Career highlights

Playing

Coaching

Hall of Fame

Kennedy Sr. died on 25 June 2020 at the age of 91.[1]

References change

  1. Colangelo, Anthony (25 June 2020). "AFL legend John Kennedy snr dies aged 91". The Age. Retrieved 25 June 2020.