Ken Bennett (Australian rules footballer)

Ken Bennett
Personal information
Date of birth14 February 1940
Original teamDandenong
DebutRound 11, 1957, Collingwood
v. Hawthorn, at Glenferrie Oval
Height/Weight166 cm / 70 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1957-1962Collingwood56 (37)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1962 season.

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.

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.

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