Ken Hey Explained

Ken Hey
Fullname:Ken Hey
Birth Date:1956 3, df=yes
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1975
Year1end:77
Appearances1:27
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:6
Club2:Parramatta Eels
Year2start:1978
Appearances2:12
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:3
Club3:Western Suburbs
Year3start:1980
Appearances3:5
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:Penrith Panthers
Year4start:1981
Appearances4:11
Tries4:1
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:3
Club5:Parramatta Eels
Year5start:1984
Appearances5:1
Tries5:0
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
Source:[1]
Updated:4 January 2023

Ken Hey is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for Penrith, Western Suburbs and Parramatta in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Hey made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 9 of the 1975 NSWRFL season against Balmain at Lidcombe Oval. Hey started at five-eighth in Western Suburbs 31-15 victory. In 1977, Hey played in Wests 1977 Amco Cup final victory over Eastern Suburbs at Leichhardt Oval. Hey played 27 games in his first spell at Wests and then signed for Parramatta. Hey played 12 games for Parramatta in 1978 including two finals games against Canterbury and Manly. By 1980, Hey was back at Wests but only made five appearances for the club. In 1981, Hey joined Penrith and played 11 games for the club as they finished second last on the table. After three years out of first grade, Hey made one last appearance at the top level which was for the three time defending premiers Parramatta against Balmain at Leichhardt Oval. The match finished in a 12-2 victory for the club.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ken Hey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2023-01-04.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs first grade players. www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. Web site: Official Player Numbers. www.parraeels.com.au.