Leigh Collins
Leigh Richman Collins (5 March 1901 – 4 October 1975) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back. He played in the Football League for Wigan Borough, Nelson and New Brighton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leigh Richman Collins | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, Lancashire, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 October 1975 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Birkenhead, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Half-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1921–1923 | Wigan Borough | 5 | (0) |
| 1923–1924 | Nelson | 13 | (0) |
| 1924–1925 | New Brighton | 11 | (0) |
| 1925–1926 | Crewe Alexandra | 0 | (0) |
| 1926–19xx | Stalybridge Celtic | ? | (?) |
| Total | 29 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He married Mary Beatrice McMinn, and had one daughter, Cynthia Audrey, born 15 April 1927.
References
- Dykes, Garth (2009). Nelson FC in the Football League. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-905891-29-0.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 57. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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