About Owen Evans
Lived 1916 – 1972 (aged 55). Owen Evans was an australian rules football player.
Kenneth Owen "KO" Evans (5 December 1916 – 19 November 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Evans, who excelled in athletics while at Wesley College, played 64 games for South Melbourne, in seven seasons. The Wesley College recruit was on a half forward flank for South Melbourne in the 1936 VFL Grand Final loss to Collingwood. His career best goal tally was eight goals, which he got against Hawthorn at Lake Oval in 1940. and he later played for the City club in Tasmania.
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Who was Owen Evans?
Australian rules footballer
When was Owen Evans born?
Owen Evans was born on 5 December 1916 in St Kilda.
When did Owen Evans die?
Owen Evans died on 19 November 1972 in Macleod.
What was Owen Evans's occupation?
Owen Evans was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Owen Evans (Australian footballer)
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