| Leonard Ransford | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country |  England |
| Born | 30 May 1880 Brixton |
| Died | 27 April 1954 (aged 73) London |
Leonard Urban Ransford (1880-1954), was a male badminton player from England. [1]
| Leonard Ransford | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country | England |
| Born | 30 May 1880 Brixton |
| Died | 27 April 1954 (aged 73) London |
Leonard Urban Ransford (1880-1954), was a male badminton player from England. [1]
Ransford who was born in Brixton, [2] was a winner of the All England Open Badminton Championships. He won the mixed doubles in 1902. [3]
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