About Les Witto
Lived 1903 – 1926 (aged 23). Les Witto was an australian rules football player.
Les Witto (6 May 1903 – 23 August 1926) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
History A defender, Witto was playing in just his sixth game of league football when he broke his arm in a game against Geelong and died nine days later from a tetanus infection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Witto?
Australian rules footballer
When was Les Witto born?
Les Witto was born on 6 May 1903 in Broken Hill.
When did Les Witto die?
Les Witto died on 23 August 1926 in Royal Melbourne Hospital.
What was Les Witto's occupation?
Les Witto was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Witto. https://biography.guide/les-witto/
MLA: "Les Witto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-witto/.
Chicago: "Les Witto." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-witto/.
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