Leo Turner
Australian rules footballer
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Leo Turner (15 May 1928 – 17 December 1997)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was named in 2001 as a wingman in the club's official 'Team of the Century' with his son Michael named in the same position.
Born
15 May 1928
Died
17 December 1997 (aged 69)
Original team
Belmont
Height
179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
| Leo Turner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 15 May 1928 | ||
| Died | 17 December 1997 (aged 69) | ||
| Original team | Belmont | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1947–1954 | Geelong | 130 (30) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Turner was a left footer and had made his debut with Geelong in 1947. He was a member of their back-to-back premiership sides in 1951 and 1952 and represented Victoria 13 times in interstate football.
