Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys AM has paid tribute to Australian Kangaroo Ken McCaffery, who died aged 91.
Mr McCaffery was the oldest living Kangaroo, representing Australia in 8 Test Matches and 16 Tour Matches from 1952-57.
“This is a sad day for rugby league, Ken was our oldest living Kangaroo and leaves a long-lasting footprint on the game as a player, commentator and administrator,” he said.
“Ken was as versatile as they came, playing Centre, Five-Eighth and Halfback for Australia. There was no role in the backline Ken wasn’t capable of filling.”
Mr McCaffery represented Eastern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs Toowoomba, Valleys Brisbane, North Sydney and Queensland throughout his glittering career.
“He will also be remembered for his starring role in Australia’s 1957 World Cup winning campaign. Had it not been for injury Ken would have played many more tests for Australia,” Mr V’landys said.
“On behalf of the rugby league community, I send my deepest condolences to Ken’s family."