About Joe Lees
Lived 1892 – 1933 (aged 40–41). Joe Lees was a British association football player.
Joseph William D. Lees (q1 1892 – 26 July 1933) was an English footballer who scored 31 goals from 92 appearances in the Football League playing for Barnsley, Rotherham County, Lincoln City and Halifax Town. He was a member of Rotherham County's team in their first Football League match, a 2–0 home win against Nottingham Forest on 30 August 1919. He played non-league football for several teams, and was on the books of Newport County without representing them in the league. He played as an inside forward.
Lees served in World War One, winning the Military Medal. His son Geoff was also a footballer; both played for Barnsley.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Lees?
Footballer (1892-1933)
When was Joe Lees born?
Joe Lees was born in 1892 in Coalville.
When did Joe Lees die?
Joe Lees died on 26 July 1933.
What was Joe Lees's occupation?
Joe Lees was an association football player.
What nationality was Joe Lees?
Joe Lees was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Lees. https://biography.guide/joe-lees/
MLA: "Joe Lees." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-lees/.
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