Well said. He was a great bloke. Made a ripper bacon & eggs fry up breakfast on the BBQ as well. RIP Kenny. One of the absolute greats.tony74 wrote:I was fortunate to have known Ken for many years. It would be impossible to find a finer clubman and gentleman. If you wish to see the largest gathering of past and present players and officials of the St.Kilda Football Club in its history it will be at his funeral. That's how admired he was. We use our great motto for many reasons but never has a time been so fitting.
Ken Whiffen. Fortius Quo Fidelius
P.S. He had a left rip that brought tears to the toughest of footballers.
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
Sad news indeed, only spoke to him a few times, was an institution a better club man you will never find, R.I.P ....
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Another article from earlier in the year http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/afl-roun ... ur-hearts/
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What a great article. What a great man.saintbrat wrote:Another article from earlier in the year http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/afl-roun ... ur-hearts/
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
I have a cherished photo of Kenny, Plugger and me at the Social Club on Brownlow Night after Plugger won the Medal.
Rest in Peace Kenny, always remember his wife and daughter used to sit in front of us in Sec 16 of the grandstand at Moorabbin.
People like Kenny is why we love the Club.
Rest in Peace Kenny, always remember his wife and daughter used to sit in front of us in Sec 16 of the grandstand at Moorabbin.
People like Kenny is why we love the Club.
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
Ex-Saint Nick Dal Santo was another to laud the impact Whiffin had.
"Gave everything and asked for nothing. Thanks Ken Whiffin!"
"Gave everything and asked for nothing. Thanks Ken Whiffin!"
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
RIP to a legend.
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
Luke Holmesby has about an hour & a half of footage/interview with Kenny "in the can". I suspect this will be released at an appropriate time in the not too distant future !!saintbrat wrote:Another article from earlier in the year http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/afl-roun ... ur-hearts/
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Has been a constant in my liftetime of following the Saints.
RIP Kenny!
Very few people are respected by their peers as much as Kenny.
RIP Kenny!
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
so sad to hear that this morning.......rip ken...you will be greatly missed by all who knew you....
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
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One of the saddest days for all Saints fans today with the passing of StKilda club legend and great mate Kenny Wiffen.. Thoughts go out to all his family, and the club will never be the same again. He was in the Gym doing boxing training only a week or so ago, and was even in hospital yesterday was still cracking jokes.. He committed his whole life to the club and to all the players, who he used to call 'My Boys'... Kenny was always the first one at the club and the last one to leave, and always had time to give that one extra rub to one of the older guys before going home.... as if a young fella or a rookie would try get one he would say 'piss off young fella, you're too young to get sore'.. Will miss you mate, Bakesy..
One of the saddest days for all Saints fans today with the passing of StKilda club legend and great mate Kenny Wiffen.. Thoughts go out to all his family, and the club will never be the same again. He was in the Gym doing boxing training only a week or so ago, and was even in hospital yesterday was still cracking jokes.. He committed his whole life to the club and to all the players, who he used to call 'My Boys'... Kenny was always the first one at the club and the last one to leave, and always had time to give that one extra rub to one of the older guys before going home.... as if a young fella or a rookie would try get one he would say 'piss off young fella, you're too young to get sore'.. Will miss you mate, Bakesy..
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
paddymccartin; Rip wiffo, was very lucky to meet the great man.
Lenny hayes Really sad day yesterday losing one of the greats Ken Whiffen. He leaves a massive legacy @stkildafc and he will be missed by so many #RIP
Lenny hayes Really sad day yesterday losing one of the greats Ken Whiffen. He leaves a massive legacy @stkildafc and he will be missed by so many #RIP
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thanks for posting those references...much appreciated....SemperFidelis wrote:Vale Ken. Fortius quo fidelius. Never truer, Tony74.
Very nice and timely tribute to a lengendary Saints' man from Daniel Cherny at the Age.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/s ... 2lplc.html
And a flashback from the local paper in 2013 ...
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/sout ... 6648520156
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http://www.saints.com.au/news/2015-01-1 ... en-whiffin
ST KILDA is mourning long-time trainer Ken Whiffin who passed away on Saturday evening, aged 87.
Whiffin was a trainer, mentor, confidante and friend to generations of St Kilda players ever since his arrival at the club in 1965.
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St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt said Whiffin was a much-loved identity who was the fabric of the club.
“Ken was extremely close to the playing group and always gave encouragement and support when needed,” Riewoldt said.
“In a time when almost everyone involved in football clubs are paid employees, he did what he did for the love of the club and dedicated his life to St Kilda. Ken was the ultimate Saints man and will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to meet him.
ST KILDA is mourning long-time trainer Ken Whiffin who passed away on Saturday evening, aged 87.
Whiffin was a trainer, mentor, confidante and friend to generations of St Kilda players ever since his arrival at the club in 1965.
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St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt said Whiffin was a much-loved identity who was the fabric of the club.
“Ken was extremely close to the playing group and always gave encouragement and support when needed,” Riewoldt said.
“In a time when almost everyone involved in football clubs are paid employees, he did what he did for the love of the club and dedicated his life to St Kilda. Ken was the ultimate Saints man and will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to meet him.
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
Lenny on Kenny
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once more..thanks for posting that link bratty....enjoyed listening to lenny...saintbrat wrote:Lenny on Kenny
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Ripper article.saintbrat wrote:Another article from earlier in the year http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/afl-roun ... ur-hearts/
Funeral likely to be Thursday I believe.
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Re: Kenny Whiffen - RIP Kenny , 10.1.14
RIP Kenny
Thank you for giving so many years of loyal service to our club.
Thank you for giving so many years of loyal service to our club.
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