About Len Duns
Lived 1916 – 1989 (aged 72). Len Duns was a British association football player.
Leonard Duns (28 September 1916 – 29 April 1989) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as outside right. He was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. In the first five games in the 1937 Cup run, Duns scored at least once, and by the age of 21 he had won both the FA cup and the league championship. He also won the 1936 FA Charity Shield. In his career at Sunderland, he made 248 appearances and scored 54 goals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Len Duns?
English footballer (1916-1989)
When was Len Duns born?
Len Duns was born on 26 September 1916 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Len Duns die?
Len Duns died on 20 April 1989 in Ponteland.
What was Len Duns's occupation?
Len Duns was an association football player.
What nationality was Len Duns?
Len Duns was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Len Duns. https://biography.guide/len-duns/
MLA: "Len Duns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/len-duns/.
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