Ken McKenzie (1865–1917) was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club.[2] He captained the club for eight years from 1890 to 1894 and 1896–1898. His two brothers, Alec and Jack also played for Port Adelaide.[3]
| Ken McKenzie | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Kennith McKenzie | ||
| Nickname(s) | Ken | ||
| Date of birth | 1865 | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 1917 (aged 51–52) | ||
| Original team(s) | Fitzroy (Adelaide)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1886–1900 | Port Adelaide | 186 | |
| Representative team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 1890–1894 | South Australia | 6 | |
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Football
editKen McKenzie had a successful career with the Port Adelaide Football Club. He won two SAFA premierships during his career, the Championship of Australian against South Melbourne in 1890, the club Best & Fairest in 1897 and was club captain for eight years.
During 1894 he requested a transfer to Norwood after an internal dispute at Port Adelaide. The dispute was eventually resolved and he remained at Port Adelaide.[4]
Second Boer War
editKen McKenzie served in the Second Boer War.[5]
Later life
editPretoria
editKen McKenzie spent the majority of his life after the Boer War in South Africa.[6] He worked with the South African government.[7]
Return to South Australia
editShortly before his death he returned to South Australia.[8]
References
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- ^ "Football". Evening Journal. Vol. XVIII, no. 5235. South Australia. 17 March 1886. p. 4 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved 13 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Australian Football - Ken McKenzie - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ "Some Great Kickers". The Sport. Vol. XVII, no. 827. South Australia. 25 June 1926. p. 14. Retrieved 15 December 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Football". Evening Journal. Vol. XXVI, no. 7399. South Australia. 7 July 1894. p. 6. Retrieved 18 July 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "PERSONAL NEWS". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. LIV, no. 16, 120. South Australia. 3 May 1917. p. 2 (SPECIAL WAR EDITION). Retrieved 27 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "PERSONAL NEWS". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. LIV, no. 16, 120. South Australia. 3 May 1917. p. 2 (SPECIAL WAR EDITION). Retrieved 27 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Football". Port Adelaide News. Vol. I, no. XX. South Australia. 21 May 1904. p. 2. Retrieved 27 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "PERSONAL NEWS". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. LIV, no. 16, 120. South Australia. 3 May 1917. p. 2 (SPECIAL WAR EDITION). Retrieved 27 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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