Ken Bennett (Australian footballer)
Ken Bennett (born 14 February 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
| Ken Bennett | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1940 | ||
| Original team(s) | Dandenong | ||
| Debut |
Round 11, 1957, Collingwood vs. Hawthorn, at Glenferrie Oval | ||
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1957–1962 | Collingwood | 56 (37) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bennett, originally from Dandenong, was just 17 years old when he debuted midway through the 1957 season. Although primarily a wingman he was also used up forward and was a member of Collingwood's 1958 premiership team.
References
- Ken Bennett's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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