Ken Whitlock

Ken Whitlock
Profile
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1920-03-23)March 23, 1920
Sewickley, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJanuary 31, 2012(2012-01-31) (aged 91)
Career information
High schoolSewickley
CollegeVirginia State
Career history
1948Toronto Argonauts
Awards and highlights
  • Negro All-American (1940)

Kenneth E. Whitlock Sr. (March 23, 1920 – January 31, 2012) was an American professional football player for the Toronto Argonauts of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (IRFU), which later became part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was the first Black player for the Argonauts. After earning a master's degree in education, he became a school principal.