About Les Griffin
Lived 1907 – 1985 (aged 77–78). Les Griffin was an Australian rugby league player.
Leslie Clive Griffin (1907 – 1985) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Playing career Originally from Tumut, New South Wales, Griffin played for New South Wales in 1930 and 1931 before moving to St. George.
He played first grade for only the 1935 NSWRFL season, but in doing so created a club and NSWRFL point scoring record. In a match against Canterbury-Bankstown on 11 May 1935 at Earl Park, Arncliffe, Griffin scored 36 points (2 tries and 15 goals) in the St. George club's biggest ever win (91-6) which is still a club record for an individual player, while his 15 goals is still an NSWRFL record (held jointly with Easts legend Dave Brown.
As of the 2024 NRL season, this remains the biggest recorded victory by a team and the biggest winning margin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Griffin?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Les Griffin born?
Les Griffin was born in 1907 in Petersham.
When did Les Griffin die?
Les Griffin died on 27 June 1985.
What was Les Griffin's occupation?
Les Griffin was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Les Griffin?
Les Griffin was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Griffin. https://biography.guide/les-griffin/
MLA: "Les Griffin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-griffin/.
Chicago: "Les Griffin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-griffin/.
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