Les Greenall
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| Full name | Leslie Greenall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 April 1944 Haydock, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Background[edit]
Les Greenall was born in Haydock, Lancashire, England.
Playing career[edit]
Challenge Cup Final appearances[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
As of 2011, Les Greenall is a warden at St. Mark's Church, Haydock.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Heritage Numbers - In Debut Order". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Profile at saints.org.uk". saints.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds". Measuring Worth. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "The Team". stmarkshaydock.org. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.