About Leslie Grainge
Lived 1910 – 1983 (aged 72). Leslie Grainge was a British rugby league player.
George Leslie Grainge (29 November 1910 – 29 August 1983) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Leeds, Hunslet and Bradford Northern, as a .
Background Grainge was born in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he attended Woodhouse Grove School, in Apperley Bridge, where he was Head Prefect and Victor Ludorum twice, and captain of the cricket, rugby union and lacrosse teams, he died aged 72 in Keswick, Cumbria, England.
International honours Grainge won a cap for England while at Bradford Northern in the 17-15 victory over France at Stade Buffalo, Paris on Sunday 20 March 1938.
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Who was Leslie Grainge?
English rugby league footballer
When was Leslie Grainge born?
Leslie Grainge was born on 29 November 1910 in Keighley.
When did Leslie Grainge die?
Leslie Grainge died on 29 August 1983 in Keswick.
What was Leslie Grainge's occupation?
Leslie Grainge was a rugby league player.
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Leslie Grainge was British.
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