About John Karney
Lived 1895 – 1986 (aged 91). John Karney was an australian rules football player.
John "Jack" Karney (4 February 1895 – 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with West Torrens in the South Australian Football League (SAFL).
Karney could play as either a centreman or rover and first appeared for West Torrens in 1919. He was their best and fairest winner in 1920 and 1921. In 1921 he performed well in the Magarey Medal count, finishing equal first but missing out after the umpires conferred to decide on just one winner. Karney however was awarded a retrospective Medal in 1998. Over his career he represented South Australia at interstate football on eight occasions, the first in his debut season. He was a member of West Torrens' inaugural premiership side in 1924; he was as vice-captain and coach. He retired in 1928 with a total of 128 games.
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Who was John Karney?
Australian rules footballer
When was John Karney born?
John Karney was born on 4 February 1895 in Bowden.
When did John Karney die?
John Karney died on 31 December 1986.
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John Karney was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Karney. https://biography.guide/john-karney/
MLA: "John Karney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-karney/.
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