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Matthew McLeod

1938 – 1983

English rugby league footballer

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About Matthew McLeod

Lived 1938 – 1983 (aged 44). Matthew McLeod was a rugby league player.

Matthew "Matt" McLeod (23 December 1938 – 3 July 1983) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Workington Town, Wakefield Trinity and Whitehaven, as a or .

Background Matt McLeod was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 44 in Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

Playing career

Championship final appearances Matt McLeod played at in Wakefield Trinity's 17-10 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship Final during the 1967-68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 4 May 1968.

Challenge Cup Final appearances Matt McLeod played at in Wakefield Trinity's 10-11 defeat by Leeds in the 1968 Challenge Cup "Watersplash" Final during the 1967–68 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1968, in front of a crowd of 87,100.

Club career Matt McLeod made his début for Wakefield Trinity during January 1968, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1969–70 season.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matthew McLeod?

English rugby league footballer

When was Matthew McLeod born?

Matthew McLeod was born on 23 December 1938 in Whitehaven.

When did Matthew McLeod die?

Matthew McLeod died on 3 July 1983 in Royal Victoria Infirmary.

What was Matthew McLeod's occupation?

Matthew McLeod was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew McLeod

· Wikidata: Q6790957

· DBpedia: Matthew McLeod

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