About Les Farnen
Lived 1919 – 1985 (aged 65–66). Les Farnen was a British association football player.
Austin Leslie Farnen (17 September 1919 – January 1985) was an English professional footballer. After serving in the military during the Second World War, Farnen joined Football League Third Division South side Watford in April 1946. He played at centre half for every competitive fixture of the 1946–47 season, but then made 27 appearances in his second season, and was released after only eight appearances for Watford in 1948–49.
He died in Harrow in January 1985, aged 65.
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Who was Les Farnen?
English footballer (1919-1985)
When was Les Farnen born?
Les Farnen was born on 17 September 1919 in St Helens.
When did Les Farnen die?
Les Farnen died in 1985 in London Borough of Harrow.
What was Les Farnen's occupation?
Les Farnen was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Farnen?
Les Farnen was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Farnen. https://biography.guide/les-farnen/
MLA: "Les Farnen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-farnen/.
Chicago: "Les Farnen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-farnen/.
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