Ted Kennedy (footballer)

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Ted Kennedy
Personal information
Birth September 7, 1877,
Recruited from North Melbourne juniors
Height and weight 170 cm / 74 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1901, Essendon vs. , at
Team(s) Essendon (1901-03)
  • 43 games, 1 goal

Carlton (1904-09)

  • 106 games, 13 goals

Total - 149 Games, 14 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1909 season
Career highlights

Edwin 'Ted' Kennedy (born September 7, 1877 in Parkville) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Carlton in the VFL during the early 1900s.

A wingman, Kennedy made his VFL debut with Essendon in their premiership year of 1901 but missed out on playing in the Grand Final due to injury. He did however play in the decider the following season but ended up on the losing team. In 1904 he crossed to Carlton and became a three time premiership player with the club, forming a strong centre combination with George Bruce and Rod McGregor.

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