Mike Leary

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Mike Leary
Personal information
Full nameMichael Arthur Leary [1]
Born (1944-04-03) 3 April 1944 (age 81)
Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1968–72 Penrith Panthers 92130243
1973 Parramatta Eels 211003
Total113140246
Source: [2]

Mike Leary (born 3 April 1944) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and executive. He played for the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels in the NSWRFL between 1968 and 1973. [3]

Leary is a native of Parkes, New South Wales and was a Country Firsts representative in 1967, prior to arriving at Penrith. A fullback, Leary was a three-time Penrith player of the year and later served the Panthers in various administrative roles. From 2008 to 2011 he was the club's Chief Executive Officer. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Mike Leary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. ↑ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN   9781921024986.
  3. ↑ "Penrith will play for Piper fund". The Canberra Times . 24 September 1968. p. 20.
  4. ↑ Prichard, Greg (26 May 2011). "More moves at Penrith as club stalwart Leary retires". The Sydney Morning Herald .


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