Kenneth Hodgson (19 January 1942 – 23 October 2007), born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. Hodgson played for his hometown team Newcastle United, who developed him in their junior and reserve teams. He made six appearances before moving on to Scunthorpe, Bournemouth and Colchester United. Ken Hodgson was a versatile player, and he played in all five forward positions .