* "McKAIGE. - Ken. All at the Melbourne Football Club were saddened to hear of the passing of past player, Ken McKaige. Ken was renowned for his love of the Club, and was a friend to many. He served as the President of the Club's Past and Present..." Published in: Herald Sun

Met Ken last year in the carpark at Safeway Mordialloc...posted as much on demonland/demonology. He was a real gentleman and spoke of his love for the MFC...a real character and not short of words. The reason I stopped ( for a brief hello !!) was because his walker and car were covered in MFC stickers. My brief chat lasted over 30 mins of which I had to excuse myself as I was in such a hurry.

R.I.P Ken McKaige (80yrs)

* "McKAIGE. - Ken. All at the Melbourne Football Club were saddened to hear of the passing of past player, Ken McKaige. Ken was renowned for his love of the Club, and was a friend to many. He served as the President of the Club's Past and Present..." Published in: Herald Sun

Met Ken last year in the carpark at Safeway Mordialloc...posted as much on demonland/demonology. He was a real gentleman and spoke of his love for the MFC...a real character and not short of words. The reason I stopped ( for a brief hello !!) was because his walker and car were covered in MFC stickers. My brief chat lasted over 30 mins of which I had to excuse myself as I was in such a hurry.

R.I.P Ken McKaige (80yrs)

It is lovely of you to let us know- IA REMEMBER YOUR ORIGINAL POST .You actually asked us - had we heard of him and his background, If IA REMEMBER CORRECTLY. You really enjoyed your chat. RIP-Ken

Sad news condolensces to Ken's family

Ken's Obituary from the Herald Sun:

Kenneth Graeme McKaige "Ken"

McKAIGE. - Kenneth Graeme (Ken) 17.08.1929 - 26.09.2009 On Sat. Sept. 26, 2009 At Peter MacCallum Ken passed away peacefully after watching the game he loved, with those who loved him. After a long and courageous battle, the final siren has sounded. A wonderful father, partner and friend. A wonderful life. Kenneth Graeme, son of Kenneth Senior (dec.) and Doreen (dec.) and Nip of brother Bob. Partner of Glenys. Adored father and father-in-law of Mark and Virginia, Andrew and Meaghan, Catherine and Robert, Rohan and Caroline, Cameron and Kait, Sue and Frank, Larry and Dehanne, Kate and Peter. Adored grandfather of Jessica and Matthew, Marcus and Bianca, Olivia and Michael, Grace, Isabelle, Patrick, Alexandra, Adrian, Dylan, Lauren, Samantha, Kelley, Ashlee, Thomas and Tess. Adored great grandfather of Luca, Thomas and James. It's a grand old flag and what a grand life Go the Red and Blue!

Ken's Playing Stats:

Debut: Round 11, 1951 against Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval

Last Game: Round 3, 1952 against Hawthorn at MCG

Career Statistics (external link)

Games: 9 (19 total)

Goals: 1

From: Old Melburnians

Number: 29 1951-1952

Two seasons at Carlton 1953-1954

Served as President of the Past Players and Officials Association.