About Les Forster
Lived 1915 – 1986 (aged 70–71). Les Forster was a British association football player.
Leslie James Forster (22 July 1915 – 1986) was an English footballer who played as a winger.
Forster started his career with non-league Walker Central before joining Blackpool in 1938, where he made 2 first team appearances. After World War II, Forster joined York City. He scored 2 goals in 10 appearances before leaving to join Gateshead in 1947. Forster made 15 league and cup appearances for Gateshead, scoring 3 goals. Forster joined non-league Blackhall Colliery Welfare in 1948.
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Who was Les Forster?
former professional footballer (1915-1986)
When was Les Forster born?
Les Forster was born on 22 July 1915 in Byker.
When did Les Forster die?
Les Forster died in 1986.
What was Les Forster's occupation?
Les Forster was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Forster?
Les Forster was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Forster. https://biography.guide/les-forster/
MLA: "Les Forster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-forster/.
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