About Charlie Lees
Lived 1887 – 1976 (aged 88–89). Charlie Lees was an Australian rugby league player.
Charlie Lees (1887-1976) was a rugby league player in the Australian competition - the NSWRFL.
Playing career Lees played for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1911 to 1921). A forward, Lees was a member of Eastern Suburbs' first premiership winning sides in 1911 (in which he scored his side's only try), 1912 and 1913, and won City Cups with the club in 1914, 1915 and 1916.
A solid defensive player, Lees was one of the earliest members to play 100 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club, playing 152 in total. Lees was Eastern Suburbs' sole try scorer in the match that brought the club its first premiership.
Lees was chosen to play for NSW in 1913. He was awarded Life Membership of the New South Wales Rugby League in 1931.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Lees?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Charlie Lees born?
Charlie Lees was born in 1887 in Woollahra.
When did Charlie Lees die?
Charlie Lees died in 1976.
What was Charlie Lees's occupation?
Charlie Lees was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Charlie Lees?
Charlie Lees was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Lees. https://biography.guide/charlie-lees/
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