Kevin Dynon
| Kevin Dynon | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 11 August 1925 | ||
| Original team | North Colts | ||
| Debut | 1943, North Melbourne | ||
| Height/Weight | 179cm, 85 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
North Melbourne (1943-1954) 149 games 83 goals | |||
| Coaching career | |||
Moorabbin Football Club 1955-56 | |||
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1954 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Kevin Dynon (born 11 August 1925) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Early years
Dynon attended St. Joseph's CBC North Melbourne between 1936 and 1940 earning the place of College Captain in his last year. He was noted for his athletic prowess and exceptional sporting ability which allowed him to become a member of the school's Tennis, Cricket, Handball and Football teams at various times. In 1940 he became Captain of both the Handball team and the Athletics squad.[1]
Military
In 1943 he enlisted into the Royal Australian Airforce and served with them until his discharge in 1946.
Football career
Dynon was appointed captain in 1947 at just 21, the youngest captain of the club until 1972 when David Dench was appointed at just 20.[2] Then again he captained in 1952 and 1953, 5 years after being first appointed.[3]
References
- ↑ St. Joseph's North Melbourne (1940) Cynosura. North Melbourne, Christian Brothers
- ↑ "Take Two: Youngest Captains".
- ↑ Lovett, Michael, ed. (2005). AFL Record Guide to Season 2005. Melbourne, Victoria: AFL Publishing. p. 184. ISBN 0-9580300-6-5.
External links
- Kevin Dynon career stats
- "Profile". FullPointFooty. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012.
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