About Leo Trevena
Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 83–84). Leo Trevena was an Australian rugby league player.
Leo Trevena (1929–2013) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for Canterbury-Bankstown and the Western Suburbs Magpies in the 1950s. He also coached the Penrith Panthers in their 1967 season and their 1973 season. He was the captain of Canterbury team in '54.
His brother Noel Raymond Trevena also played for Western Suburbs 1955-56, and then again in 1962.
Playing career Trevena played four seasons with Western Suburbs between 1950 and 1953. He played halfback in the 1950 Magpies team that were runners up in the premiership. He won a premiership with Western Suburbs in 1952 NSWRFL season. He joined the Canterbury-Bankstown for one season in 1954 was their main captain throughout the season.
Coaching career Trevena captain-coached Young to win the Clayton Cup in 1955. He coached the Penrith Panthers in 1967 and 1973.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Trevena?
Australian rugby league footballer and coach
When was Leo Trevena born?
Leo Trevena was born in 1929.
When did Leo Trevena die?
Leo Trevena died in 2013 in Gold Coast.
What was Leo Trevena's occupation?
Leo Trevena was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Leo Trevena?
Leo Trevena was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Trevena. https://biography.guide/leo-trevena/
MLA: "Leo Trevena." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-trevena/.
Chicago: "Leo Trevena." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-trevena/.
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