Leslie Alexander Smith (16 March 1892 – 8 April 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Family

The son of John Joseph Smith (1857–1919),[2] and Mary Ann Smith (1861–1945), née Willmott,[3] Leslie Alexander Smith was born at Hotham (now known as North Melbourne, Victoria) on 16 March 1892.

He married Agnes Elizabeth Chantler (1898–1991) on 4 April 1925.[4]

Football

Melbourne (VFL)

Recruited from Richmond Districts, he played in 7 senior matches for Melbourne in 1914.

Brighton (VFA)

He transferred to Brighton in 1915.[5]

Marksman

On 14 October 1932, representing the Melbourne Cricket Club Rifle Club, Smith, a professional gunsmith with Edwards and Motton (see catalogue), won The King's Prize at the national rifle shooting competition held in Sydney.[6][7][8][9][10]

Death

He died at Heidelberg, Victoria on 8 April 1968.[11]

Footnotes

References

  • Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.


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