Kevin Longbottom (23 December 1940 – 13 January 1986) was an Aboriginal Australian professional

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footballer who played in the 1960s. Longbottom was known by the nickname "Lummy" and was renowned for his long-range goal kicking, sometimes even kicking goals from further than the halfway line. A large,

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man, he won a premiership with the

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in 1967, and played on the 1965 team that were runners up. He played Fullback for most of his career. Longbottom initially forced his way into first grade when full-back

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became injured. He kicked a

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in South Sydney's win over Canterbury in the 1967 Grand final that should have resulted in a 14–10 win. His three long range penalty goals in the 1965 Grand Final are still regarded as possibly the longest kicks ever attempted at the

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. Longbottom was a fine golfer, but is better remembered as a famous caddie to many professional golfers including

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and American

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.The Age: Thunder as Tommy Finishes. 16/10/1978 Longbottom died from cancer in 1986 at the age of 45.

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Rugby league players from Sydney South Sydney Rabbitohs players Indigenous Australian rugby league players Rugby league fullbacks 1940 births 1986 deaths {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1940s-stub