About Len Carney
Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80–81). Len Carney was a British association football player.
Leonard Francis Carney (30 May 1915 – March 1996) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career Born in Liverpool, Carney was a University graduate who became a history teacher, eventually becoming headmaster at Chadderton Grammar School. He played amateur football for Liverpool University, Northern Nomads, Marine and Collegiate Old Boys, before signing for Liverpool in 1939. After making 33 wartime appearances, Carney made his debut in the Football League on 31 August 1946, the opening day of the 1946–47 season. He made a further five league appearances for Liverpool before leaving the club in 1948.
Personal life Carney served in the British Armed Forces during the Second World War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for service in Italy.
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Who was Len Carney?
English footballer (1915-1996)
When was Len Carney born?
Len Carney was born on 30 May 1915 in Liverpool.
When did Len Carney die?
Len Carney died in 1996.
What was Len Carney's occupation?
Len Carney was an association football player.
What nationality was Len Carney?
Len Carney was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Len Carney. https://biography.guide/len-carney/
MLA: "Len Carney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/len-carney/.
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