About Leslie Bedford
Lived 1903 – 1963 (aged 60). Leslie Bedford was a rugby union player.
Lawrence Leslie Bedford (11 February 1903 – 25 November 1963) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Leeds, Bedford played his rugby for Headingley and made 32 representative appearances for Yorkshire. His two England caps came during the 1931 Five Nations, as a fullback for matches against Wales and Ireland at Twickenham, before being replaced by Eric Whiteley. He could also play centre.
Bedford served as president of Headingley and Yorkshire RFU.
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Leslie Bedford was born on 11 February 1903.
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Leslie Bedford died on 25 November 1963.
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Leslie Bedford was a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: Leslie Bedford (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Bedford. https://biography.guide/leslie-bedford-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Leslie Bedford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leslie-bedford-rugby-union-player/.
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