About Fred Leech
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 77–78). Fred Leech was an association football player.
Fred Leech (5 December 1923 – December 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.
Career Born in Stalybridge, Leech played for Hurst and Bradford City. During his time with Bradford City he made seven appearances in the Football League, scoring two goals.
He also played for Range Boilers and Manchester City. He signed for Mossley from Goslings, playing six games and scoring twice in 1946–47 season before going on to play for Stockport County, Accrington Stanley, Crewe Alexandra and Hyde United.
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Who was Fred Leech?
association football player (1923-2001)
When was Fred Leech born?
Fred Leech was born on 5 December 1923 in Stalybridge.
When did Fred Leech die?
Fred Leech died in 2001 in Tameside.
What was Fred Leech's occupation?
Fred Leech was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Leech. https://biography.guide/fred-leech/
MLA: "Fred Leech." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-leech/.
Chicago: "Fred Leech." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-leech/.
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