About Paddy Leonard
Lived 1929 – 1975 (aged 46). Paddy Leonard was an Irish association football player.
Career Born in Dublin, Leonard began his playing career in England with Bath City.
Leonard signed to Colchester United in the summer of 1954, where he spent one season. making his debut on 21 August 1954 in a 0–0 draw with Swindon Town. He scored his first goal in the following game at Exeter City in a 2–2 draw. His final goal came against Southend on 11 April 1955 in a 4–2 defeat at Roots Hall and made his final appearance on 4 May 1955 in a 2–1 away defeat to Torquay United.
After leaving Colchester, Leonard returned to non-league football with Tonbridge Angels.
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Who was Paddy Leonard?
Irish soccer player
When was Paddy Leonard born?
Paddy Leonard was born on 25 July 1929 in Dublin.
When did Paddy Leonard die?
Paddy Leonard died on 18 October 1975.
What was Paddy Leonard's occupation?
Paddy Leonard was an association football player.
What nationality was Paddy Leonard?
Paddy Leonard was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Leonard. https://biography.guide/paddy-leonard/
MLA: "Paddy Leonard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-leonard/.
Chicago: "Paddy Leonard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-leonard/.
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