About Bob Kenny
Lived 1876 – 1940 (aged 64). Bob Kenny was an australian rules football player.
Robert Glasby Kenny (24 February 1876 – 4 May 1940) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He was the first player recruited from a Sydney-based club to the VFL.
He later served in the Navy in World War I.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Kenny?
Australian rules footballer (1876–1940)
When was Bob Kenny born?
Bob Kenny was born on 24 February 1876 in Carrickmacross.
When did Bob Kenny die?
Bob Kenny died on 4 May 1940 in Cockatoo.
What was Bob Kenny's occupation?
Bob Kenny was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Kenny. https://biography.guide/bob-kenny/
MLA: "Bob Kenny." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-kenny/.
Chicago: "Bob Kenny." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-kenny/.
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