Ken Turner (Australian footballer)
Ken Turner (30 June 1935 – 11 February 2022) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the VFL. He is the father of Australian Rules footballer Jamie Turner, who also played with Collingwood. He was a cousin of former test cricketer Graham Yallop, nephew of Stan Yates and was a cousin of murdered lawyer Keith William Allan.
| Ken Turner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1935 | ||
| Date of death | 11 February 2022 (aged 86) | ||
| Original team(s) | Collingwood Tech[1] | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1956–1965 | Collingwood | 170 (56) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Turner usually played on either the half forward flank or as a wingman. He was a member of Collingwood's premiership side in 1958 and represented Victoria at interstate football seven times during his career.
References
- "Ken Turner". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
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