Johnny Leonard
John James Leonard (8 June 1903 – 10 May 1995) was a player and coach of Australian rules football in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and the Victorian Football League (later renamed to Australian Football League) in the period 1922 to 1946.
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Johnny Leonard training, c. 1926 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John James Leonard | ||
| Nickname(s) | Johnny | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 May 1995 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Cottesloe, Western Australia | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Rover | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1922–30 | Subiaco | 141 (??) | |
| 1932 | South Melbourne | 12 (17) | |
| Coaching career3 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1931 | Maryborough | ?? (??) | |
| 1932 | South Melbourne | 19 (13–6–0) | |
| 1934–35, 1937 | West Perth | 66 (43–22–1) | |
| 1938–41, 1946 | Claremont | 109 (65–43–1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932. 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1946. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He was born in England.
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