Les Henley
English footballer and manager
About Les Henley
Lived 1922 – 1996 (aged 73–74). Les Henley was a British association football player and association football coach.
Leslie Henley (26 September 1922 – 1996) was an English footballer and manager.
Career
Playing Born in Lambeth, London, Henley started his career with non-league Nunhead during the 1939–40 season before joining Arsenal in September 1940. He played 92 wartime matches for the club, scoring 15 goals – his only competitive game for the senior side being an FA Cup match against West Ham United in 1946. During this time he also guested for West Ham United in 1944–45. In December 1946 he joined Reading, and there he made 181 appearances and scored 29 goals in the league. He managed from Wimbledon 1955 until 1971.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Henley?
English footballer and manager (1922-1996)
When was Les Henley born?
Les Henley was born on 26 September 1922 in Lambeth.
When did Les Henley die?
Les Henley died in 1996.
What was Les Henley's occupation?
Les Henley was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Les Henley?
Les Henley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Henley. https://biography.guide/les-henley/
MLA: "Les Henley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-henley/.
Chicago: "Les Henley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-henley/.
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