Leslie Bedford (rugby union)

Lawrence Leslie Bedford (11 February 1903 – 25 November 1963) was an English international rugby union player.[1]

Leslie Bedford
Full nameLawrence Leslie Bedford
Date of birth(1903-02-11)11 February 1903
Place of birthLeeds, England
Date of death25 November 1963(1963-11-25) (aged 60)
Place of deathHarewood, Leeds, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1931 England 2 (0)

Born in Leeds, Bedford played his rugby for Headingley and made 32 representative appearances for Yorkshire. His two England caps came during the 1931 Five Nations, as a fullback for matches against Wales and Ireland at Twickenham, before being replaced by Eric Whiteley.[2] He could also play centre.[3]

Bedford served as president of Headingley and Yorkshire RFU.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "L. Bedford's Honour". Hull Daily Mail. 23 December 1930.
  2. ^ "Leslie Bedford". Hull Daily Mail. 30 November 1963.
  3. ^ "England Rugby Selectors In The North". The Daily Telegraph. 19 November 1932.
  4. ^ "Obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 27 November 1963.
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