The Kangaroos welcomed Shinboner number 416, Kevin McMahon, back to Arden Street on Tuesday to help celebrate his 92nd birthday.

McMahon is the club's second-oldest living Shinboner behind Ernie O'Rourke who turned 96 earlier this year.

He's the second former Shinboner the Kangaroos have welcomed back this season after his former teammate and captain John Brady came to Arden Street as part of his 90th birthday celebration earlier this year.

A life member of the football club, McMahon was a strong presence on the wing and a highly respected teammate. A consistent and clever player, he also represented Victoria during his playing career.

The former number 21 played 119 games for the club between 1949 and 1959, kicking 11 goals. He also finished as runner-up in the 1951 Syd Barker Medal behind club hall of fame inductee Jock Spencer.

North Melbourne historian Greg Ryan says the whole club believes it's important to value the contributions of its former players.

"David Noble is passionate about embracing the history of our great club and recognising the wonderful contributions of the past players and people who have created the Shinboner culture for which our club is so renowned," Ryan told North Media.

"Having past players like Kevin come down to the club gives our current players a great sense of the history that they're adding to every time they pull on the royal blue and white.

"Those current players are now the custodians of the jumper and they're representing the past players that came before them. It's important for them to have a sense of the history of the club."