Ken Hands (26 October 1926 – 22 December 2017) was an

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er in the

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(VFL). After the death of teammate Alex Way on 7 November 2014, Hands became the last surviving member of Carlton's 1945 Premiership team, and was also the last surviving member of their 1947 Premiership team. On 22 December 2017, Hands died at the age of 91.

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* *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. 1926 births 2017 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Carlton Football Club players Carlton Football Club premiership players Carlton Football Club coaches John Nicholls Medal winners Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees North Geelong Football Club players VFL/AFL premiership players {{AFL-bio-1920s-stub