Sir Kenneth George LukeCMG (11 November 1896 – 13 June 1971) was a self-made millionaire manufacturer and a leadingAustralian rules football administrator in theVictorian Football League (VFL). He was president of the VFL between 1956 and 1971 and president of theCarlton Football Club from 1938 to 1955.[1][2]
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 withEric McCutchan, he played a major role in the purchase of land forWaverley Park in 1962 and the development of the stadium, and its main grandstand was named in his honour.[3]
In 1952, he founded the White Ensign Club, to provide services to sailors.[4] He was knighted in the Queen's New Years Honours of 1962.[4]
Sir Kenneth was inducted to theAustralian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.[5][6]
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