About Les Smith
Lived 1892 – 1968 (aged 76). Les Smith was an Australian australian rules football player.
Leslie Alexander Smith (16 March 1892 – 8 April 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of John Joseph Smith (1857–1919), and Mary Ann Smith (1861–1945), née Willmott, Leslie Alexander Smith was born at Hotham (now known as North Melbourne, Victoria) on 16 March 1892.
He married Agnes Elizabeth Chantler (1898–1991) on 4 April 1925.
Football Melbourne (VFL) Recruited from Richmond Districts, he played in 7 senior matches for Melbourne in 1914.
Brighton (VFA) He transferred to Brighton in 1915.
Marksman On 14 October 1932, representing the Melbourne Cricket Club Rifle Club, Smith, a professional gunsmith with Edwards and Motton (see catalogue), won The King's Prize at the national rifle shooting competition held in Sydney.
Death He died at Heidelberg, Victoria on 8 April 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Smith?
Australian rules footballer, born 1892
When was Les Smith born?
Les Smith was born on 16 March 1892 in North Melbourne.
When did Les Smith die?
Les Smith died on 8 April 1968 in Heidelberg.
What was Les Smith's occupation?
Les Smith was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Les Smith?
Les Smith was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Smith (footballer, born 1892)
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