Len McCankie
| Len McCankie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Len McCankie | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1924 | ||
| Date of death | 15 May 2003 (aged 78) | ||
| Original team(s) | North Footscray | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1941–1950 | Footscray | 143 (10) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Len McCankie (8 November 1924 – 15 May 2003)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1940s.
McCankie, a half back and ruckman, was only 16 when he made his league debut in 1941.[2] He represented the VFL in the 1947 Hobart Carnival, having also appeared at interstate level in 1945. During his time with Footscray he played in four semi finals but was never part of a winning finals team.[2] At the end of the 1950 season, the then vice-captain was in the running to replace Arthur Olliver as playing coach but the job went to Charlie Sutton instead.[3]
He instead took up the position of
Alberton Football League.[5]
References
- ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- ^ a b AFL Tables: Len McCankie
- ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ "Len McCankie - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ "New coaches lift confidence Hampden Expects Keen Battles". The Argus. Melbourne. 23 April 1954. p. 23. Retrieved 23 March 2014.