About Leo Dickens
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 91). Leo Dickens was a British association football player.
Leo Dickens (16 March 1927 – 21 February 2019) was an English footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Chester. He later worked as a railway worker. Dickens died in South Kirkby, Wakefield in February 2019 at the age of 81 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Career Dickens played for two seasons with Rotherham United as both a left-half and a centre-half, before being signed by Chester. At Chester Dickens made just a handful of Football League appearances. Dickens went on to play for Upton Colliery where he played alongside his brother, Jim, in defence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Dickens?
Footballer (1927-2019)
When was Leo Dickens born?
Leo Dickens was born on 16 March 1927 in Hemsworth.
When did Leo Dickens die?
Leo Dickens died on 21 February 2019 in South Kirkby.
What was Leo Dickens's occupation?
Leo Dickens was an association football player.
What nationality was Leo Dickens?
Leo Dickens was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Dickens. https://biography.guide/leo-dickens/
MLA: "Leo Dickens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-dickens/.
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