About Mick Leach
Lived 1947 – 1992 (aged 44). Mick Leach was a British association football player.
Michael Leach (16 January 1947 – 11 January 1992) was a footballer with Queens Park Rangers in the 1960s and 1970s.
He made over 300 Football League appearances for QPR. His first league appearance for them was in 1964–65, and his final league game with QPR was in 1977–78. His final appearance was in a 3rd round F.A. Cup tie versus Wealdstone on 7 January 1978, played at Loftus Road.
In 1978, he moved to the USA to play in the North American Soccer League with the Detroit Express, making 23 appearances for them.
He died from cancer in 1992.
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Who was Mick Leach?
English association footballer (1947-1992)
When was Mick Leach born?
Mick Leach was born on 16 January 1947 in London Borough of Hackney.
When did Mick Leach die?
Mick Leach died on 11 January 1992.
What was Mick Leach's occupation?
Mick Leach was an association football player.
What nationality was Mick Leach?
Mick Leach was British.
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