About Les Beck
Lived 1886 – 1961 (aged 75). Les Beck was an australian rules football player.
James Harold Leslie Beck (5 January 1886 – 30 September 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the VFL during the early 1900s.
As part of a strong Carlton side he has a remarkable win loss record, losing only seven of the 60 games that he played with Carlton. Born in Gippsland, Beck spent most of his time in the back pocket and was a member of three Carlton premiership teams.
In World War One Beck joined the Australian military and fought in France. He was twice shot during the conflict but survived.
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Who was Les Beck?
Australian rules footballer (1886-1961)
When was Les Beck born?
Les Beck was born on 5 January 1886 in Maffra.
When did Les Beck die?
Les Beck died on 30 September 1961 in Heidelberg.
What was Les Beck's occupation?
Les Beck was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Beck. https://biography.guide/les-beck/
MLA: "Les Beck." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-beck/.
Chicago: "Les Beck." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-beck/.
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