Kenneth John Irvine (5 March 1940 – 22 December 1990), also nicknamed "Mongo", was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. For 56 years he held the Australian record for the most tries in a first-grade career – 212, until it was surpassed by Alex Johnston in 2026.
Kenneth John Irvine (5 March 1940 – 22 December 1990), also nicknamed "Mongo", was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. For 56 years he held the Australian record for the most tries in a first-grade career – 212, until it was surpassed by Alex Johnston in 2026.
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