About Les Irwin
Lived 1887 – 1965 (aged 78). Les Irwin was an Australian australian rules football player.
Leslie George Irwin MM (3 March 1887 – 7 September 1965) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was awarded the Military Medal in the First World War.
After fourteen games with Melbourne over two seasons, Irwin crossed to Richmond at the start of the 1911 season. In 1913 he was granted a clearance to South Australia and he played for South Adelaide for two seasons before enlisting to serve in World War I.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Irwin?
Australian rules footballer
When was Les Irwin born?
Les Irwin was born on 3 March 1887 in Moonee Ponds.
When did Les Irwin die?
Les Irwin died on 7 September 1965 in Mudgee.
What was Les Irwin's occupation?
Les Irwin was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Les Irwin?
Les Irwin was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Irwin (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Irwin. https://biography.guide/les-irwin/
MLA: "Les Irwin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-irwin/.
Chicago: "Les Irwin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-irwin/.
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