Les Greenall

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Les Greenall
Personal information
Full nameLeslie Greenall
Born (1944-04-11) 11 April 1944 (age 79)
Haydock, Lancashire, England
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1963–65 St. Helens 20000
1966–67 Wigan 31003
1967–70 Rochdale Hornets
1970–73 St. Helens 1640012
Total2150015

Leslie "Les" Greenall (born 11 April 1944) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for St. Helens (two spells), Wigan, [1] and Rochdale Hornets as a hooker. [2] Les supported St. Helens growing up.

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Background

Les Greenall was born in Haydock, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Les Greenall played hooker in St. Helens' 16-13 victory over Leeds in the 1972 Challenge Cup Final during the 1971-72 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1972.

Club career

In 1965, Les Greenall was signed aged 21 by Wigan from St. Helens for £750 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £24,690 in 2013). [3]

Outside of Rugby League

As of 2011, Les Greenall is a warden at St. Mark's Church, Haydock. [4]

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