Leslie White (rugby league, fl. 1982–88)

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Leslie White
Personal information
Full nameLeslie White
Bornunknown
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1982–84 Penrith Panthers 111004
1987 Western Suburbs 161004
1988 South Sydney 40000
Total312008
Source: [1]

Leslie "Les" White (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for Penrith, Western Suburbs and South Sydney, as a prop.

Playing career

White made his first grade debut for Penrith against Western Suburbs in round 21 1982 at Penrith Park. In his time at the Penrith, the club failed to reach the finals.

In 1987, White joined Western Suburbs and made 16 appearances in his only seasons there as they finished last on the table.

In 1988, White signed with South Sydney and made four appearances in his time at Souths before departing the club after just one year. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Les White - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  3. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Les White". www.ssralmanac.com.
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