Ken Ashcroft is an Australian former

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footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played in Australia's major competition – the

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(NSWRL) premiership. Ashcroft, a hooker, played 151 matches for Eastern Suburbs during the years (1957–67) his 11 seasons at the club. Ashcroft was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was beaten by the

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in the 1960 premiership decider.Whiticker/Hudson p. 12

Sources

* Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) ''The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players'', Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney

References

1938 births Living people Australian rugby league players Rugby league players from Sydney Place of birth missing (living people) Rugby league hookers Sydney Roosters captains Sydney Roosters players 20th-century Australian sportsmen {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1930s-stub