About Les Medley
Lived 1920 – 2001 (aged 80). Les Medley was a British association football player.
Leslie Dennis Medley (3 September 1920 – 22 February 2001) was an English footballer who played as a left winger.
Born in Edmonton, London, aged 11 he gained a scholarship place at the Latymer School in Edmonton. He played for the school team and was selected for the schoolboys' England eleven. Medley joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1939 and appeared as a guest player for West Ham United in World War II. Medley was a key man in the Tottenham Hotspur's famous 'push and run' side that won the First Division championship in 1950-51 having won the Second Division the season before, when Les was top scorer. He also won six England caps. He left London in 1953 and joined the Canadian champions Toronto Ulster United in the National Soccer League, joining Len Garwood his former Tottenham teammate.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Medley?
English association football player (1920-2001)
When was Les Medley born?
Les Medley was born on 30 September 1920 in London.
When did Les Medley die?
Les Medley died on 22 February 2001 in London.
What was Les Medley's occupation?
Les Medley was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Medley?
Les Medley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Medley. https://biography.guide/les-medley/
MLA: "Les Medley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-medley/.
Chicago: "Les Medley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-medley/.
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