Dr. Gerard Kenna

Years Played:
1912-1937
Clubs:
Murray, Albury, St Patrick's, Diggers, Devonia & Waratah.

Dr Kenna was born in 1878 and was a dentist in the Albury area. He played for 26 years from 1912 to 1937.
He was a right arm leg spin bowler who preached line and length and obviously followed his own advice. He took over 100 wickets in his first season.

His best bowling performances were:

  • 3 for 123 against England
  • 5 for 128 against New Zealand
  • 4 for 101 against Western Australia
  • 6 for 88 against St Kilda
  • 6 for 54 against Collingwood
  • 7 for 26 and 7 for 47 against Border, and
  • 8 for 12 against Hume Weir

Dr Kenna played for Murray, Albury, St Patrick’s, Diggers, Devonia and Waratah.
He also served as Association Vice President for 2 seasons

  • He took 8 wickets in an innings on 8 occasions.
  • 7 wickets in an innings on 12 occasions, and
  • 6 wickets in an innings on 8 occasions.
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