About Les Abbott
Lived 1915 – 2011 (aged 95–96). Les Abbott was an Australian rugby league player.
Leslie Frederick 'Bunny' Abbott OAM (1915–2011) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
Career Les "Bunny' Abbott was graded in 1935 in Third Grade. The following season he played every First Grade season game and looked to have a long future with St. George, unfortunately in the 1937 season, he was dogged with injury and he retired. He was later to help organise and establish rugby league in Lithgow, New South Wales at the St. Pat's Club.
Honours Abbott was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2008 for his service to the community of Lithgow, New South Wales, particularly in Rugby League Football as a player, coach, referee, official and timekeeper.
Abbott was the elder brother of the ex-NSW Police Commissioner Cec Abbott.
Death 'Bunny' Abbott died on 12 June 2011 at Lithgow District Hospital. Age 95.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Abbott?
Australian rugby league player (1915-2011)
When was Les Abbott born?
Les Abbott was born in 1915 in Newtown.
When did Les Abbott die?
Les Abbott died on 12 June 2011.
What was Les Abbott's occupation?
Les Abbott was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Les Abbott?
Les Abbott was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Abbott (rugby league)
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