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Leo Murray was an Irish soccer player during the 1960s.

Leo Murray was born on 14 March 1939 in England and currently[ when? ] lives in Dublin, Ireland.

Murray played for Bohemians during his career in the League of Ireland. [1]

He joined Bohemians in the early 60s and scored on his debut against Dundalk in a 2–1 win in February 1962.

Leo Murray and his late wife, Pauline Murray had three children and six grandchildren.

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References

  1. Bohemian FC match programme, Vol. 42, no. 3