Leo Turner (15 May 1928 – 17 December 1997)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was named in 2001 as a wingman in the club's official 'Team of the Century' with his son Michael named in the same position.
| Leo Turner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1928 | ||
| Date of death | 17 December 1997 (aged 69) | ||
| Original team(s) | Belmont | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1947–1954 | Geelong | 130 (30) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Turner was a left footer and had made his debut with Geelong in 1947. He was a member of their back-to-back premiership sides in 1951 and 1952 and represented Victoria 13 times in interstate football.
References
edit- ^ "Leo Turner – Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
External links
edit- Leo Turner's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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