Kevin McMahon
North Melbourne
AFL career
119 games11 goals
- Debut
- R13 1949 v ESS16 July 1949
- Most recent
- R18 1959 v CAR29 Aug 1959
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Bio
Kevin McMahon was a dashing wingman who rose through the ranks of the North Melbourne thirds to become a decade-long servant of the club. His early career was defined by a moment of personal heartbreak; despite playing in the 1950 semi-final victory, he was omitted from the Grand Final side that subsequently fell to Essendon. Rather than letting the disappointment derail his career, McMahon responded with resilience, establishing himself as a key driver of the Kangaroos' midfield engine room throughout the 1950s.
He enjoyed a breakout season in 1951, finishing runner-up in the Syd Barker Medal and winning the club's Most Improved award. His consistency and pace on the outside eventually earned him broader recognition, culminating in selection for the Big V in 1955 to play against Western Australia. A loyal one-club player, McMahon wore the number 21 guernsey with distinction for the majority of his career, retiring as a highly respected figure at Arden Street with over a century of games to his name.
Profile
- Born
- 17 May 1930
- Died
- 14 July 2022 (aged 92y 58d)
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionKevin McMahon was a dashing wingman who rose through the ranks of the North Melbourne thirds to become a decade-long servant of the club. His early career was defined by a moment of personal heartbreak; despite playing in the 1950 semi-final victory, he was omitted from the Grand Final side that subsequently fell to Essendon. Rather than letting the disappointment derail his career, McMahon responded with resilience, establishing himself as a key driver of the Kangaroos' midfield engine room throughout the 1950s.
He enjoyed a breakout season in 1951, finishing runner-up in the Syd Barker Medal and winning the club's Most Improved award. His consistency and pace on the outside eventually earned him broader recognition, culminating in selection for the Big V in 1955 to play against Western Australia. A loyal one-club player, McMahon wore the number 21 guernsey with distinction for the majority of his career, retiring as a highly respected figure at Arden Street with over a century of games to his name.