Mike Leary

Mike Leary (born 3 April 1944) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and executive. He played for the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels in the NSWRFL between 1968 and 1973.[2]

Mike Leary
Personal information
Full nameMichael Arthur Leary
Born (1944-04-03) 3 April 1944
Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1968–72 Penrith Panthers 92 13 0 2 43
1973 Parramatta Eels 21 1 0 0 3
Total 113 14 0 2 46
Source: [1]

Leary is a native of Parkes, New South Wales and was a Country Firsts representative in 1967, prior to arriving at Penrith. A fullback, Leary was a three-time Penrith player of the year and later served the Panthers in various administrative roles. From 2008 to 2011 he was the club's Chief Executive Officer.[3]

References

  1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. "Penrith will play for Piper fund". The Canberra Times. 24 September 1968. p. 20.
  3. Prichard, Greg (26 May 2011). "More moves at Penrith as club stalwart Leary retires". The Sydney Morning Herald.
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