About Leo Loftus
Lived 1906 – 1992 (aged 86). Leo Loftus was a British association football player.
Joseph Leo Loftus (24 January 1906 – 23 October 1992) was an English footballer who played as an inside left. He made over 200 Football League appearances in the years before the Second World War.
Career Loftus played locally for Chilton Lane United and Cornforth United before joining Bishop Auckland. Loftus moved to Willington and played as an amateur for Stockport County. Loftus moved to Gillingham in August 1935. Loftus briefly dropped into non league football with Burton Town in October 1935 where he scored 31 goals in 1935–36. Loftus returned to League football joining Barrow in June 1936. In 1936–37 he made 27 appearances scoring 9 goals with 8 goals coming in an 18-match spell from January onwards after an indifferent start to the campaign.
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Who was Leo Loftus?
English footballer (1906-1992)
When was Leo Loftus born?
Leo Loftus was born on 24 January 1906 in Ferryhill.
When did Leo Loftus die?
Leo Loftus died on 23 October 1992 in Durham Central.
What was Leo Loftus's occupation?
Leo Loftus was an association football player.
What nationality was Leo Loftus?
Leo Loftus was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Loftus. https://biography.guide/leo-loftus/
MLA: "Leo Loftus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-loftus/.
Chicago: "Leo Loftus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-loftus/.
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