About Kenneth Luke
Lived 1896 – 1971 (aged 74). Kenneth Luke was an Australian sports executive and businessperson.
Sir Kenneth George Luke (11 November 1896 – 13 June 1971) was a self-made millionaire manufacturer and a leading Australian rules football administrator in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was president of the VFL between 1956 and 1971 and president of the Carlton Football Club from 1938 to 1955.
Luke was a member of the Carlton Football Club committee from 1935 to 1937 and Carlton President from 1938 to 1955. He also served as VFL Vice-President 1946 to 1955 and VFL President 1956 to 1971. Along with Eric McCutchan, he played a major role in the purchase of land for Waverley Park in 1962 and the development of the stadium, and its main grandstand was named in his honour.
In 1952, he founded the White Ensign Club, to provide services to sailors. He was knighted in the Queen's New Years Honours of 1962.
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Who was Kenneth Luke?
Australian sports administrator (1896-1971)
When was Kenneth Luke born?
Kenneth Luke was born on 11 November 1896.
When did Kenneth Luke die?
Kenneth Luke died on 13 June 1971 in Hawthorn.
What was Kenneth Luke's occupation?
Kenneth Luke was a sports executive and businessperson.
What nationality was Kenneth Luke?
Kenneth Luke was Australian.
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