About Ken Carlon
Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 80). Ken Carlon was an Australian australian rules football player.
Kenneth Carlon (5 October 1923 – 5 January 2004) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
War Service Carlon served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Football After first training with Melbourne in 1946, Carlon made his senior debut in 1949 and played 30 games over two seasons. He was subsequently captain of Melbourne's Reserve side in 1951 and 1952.
In 1953, Carlon was captain / coach of the Rennie Football Club in the Coreen & District Football League.
In 1954, Carlon was appointed as coach of the Cornwall Football Club in Launceston, Tasmania.
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Who was Ken Carlon?
Australian rules footballer
When was Ken Carlon born?
Ken Carlon was born on 5 October 1923 in Carlton.
When did Ken Carlon die?
Ken Carlon died on 5 January 2004.
What was Ken Carlon's occupation?
Ken Carlon was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Ken Carlon?
Ken Carlon was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Carlon. https://biography.guide/ken-carlon/
MLA: "Ken Carlon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-carlon/.
Chicago: "Ken Carlon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-carlon/.
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