About Les Fell
Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 89). Les Fell was a British association football player.
Leslie James Fell (16 December 1920 – 9 October 2010) was an English footballer who played as a winger in the Football League.
He was known as 'Lightning Les' for his bursts of speed whilst playing for Charlton Athletic. The highlight of his football career was his appearance in the 1946 FA Cup final for Charlton where he played in the position of outside-right.
Honours Charlton Athletic FA Cup runner-up: 1945–46
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Fell?
English footballer (1920-2010)
When was Les Fell born?
Les Fell was born on 16 December 1920 in Leyton.
When did Les Fell die?
Les Fell died on 9 October 2010 in Rochester.
What was Les Fell's occupation?
Les Fell was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Fell?
Les Fell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Fell. https://biography.guide/les-fell/
MLA: "Les Fell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-fell/.
Chicago: "Les Fell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-fell/.
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