Ken Hands

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Ken Hands (26 October 1926 – 22 December 2017) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] After the death of teammate Alex Way on 7 November 2014, Hands became the last surviving member of Carlton's 1945 Premiership team, and was also the last surviving member of their 1947 Premiership team.[2] On 22 December 2017, Hands died at the age of 91.[3]

Born (1926-10-26)26 October 1926
Died 22 December 2017(2017-12-22) (aged 91)
Original team North Geelong
Debut Round 5, 1945, Carlton vs. St Kilda, at Princes Park
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Ken Hands
Personal information
Born (1926-10-26)26 October 1926
Died 22 December 2017(2017-12-22) (aged 91)
Original team North Geelong
Debut Round 5, 1945, Carlton vs. St Kilda, at Princes Park
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1945–1957 Carlton 211 (188)
Coaching career
Years Club Games (W–L–D)
1959–1964 Carlton 114 (60–51–3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1957.
Career highlights
  • Carlton Premiers 1945, 1947
  • Carlton Best & Fairest 1953
  • Victorian Representative: 12 times. 1953, 54, 57.
  • Captain/Coach Victoria 1954 & 1957
  • Carlton Captain 1952–1957
  • Carlton Coach 1959–1964 (Runners up 1962)
  • Carlton Team of the Century 2001 (Deputy Vice Captain)
  • AFL Life Member 2001
  • Official Carlton Legend (10th)2006
  • AFL Hall of Fame 2009
  • AFL Life Member
  • Named Carlton's 11th Greatest Player in the 150th Year Celebrations 2014.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com
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