Leo Francis (4 December 1922 – 13 December 2003)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Leo Francis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Leo Francis | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 1922 | ||
| Date of death | 13 December 2003 (aged 81) | ||
| Original team(s) | Bendigo CYMS | ||
| Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1945–1951 | North Melbourne | 78 (11) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Francis came to North Melbourne from Bendigo CYMS.[3] In 1945, his debut season, Francis was a member of the North Melbourne team which contested the VFL finals for the first time in their history.[4] A wingman, Francis missed the 1950 VFL Grand Final with a knee injury.[5]
Later in the 1950s he was captain-coach of Sandhurst in the Bendigo Football League.[6]
He was the uncle of Peter Francis, who played for four VFL clubs.[7]
References edit
- ^ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ The Argus," 'Please Explain' At North", 27 June 1945 p. 6
- ^ AFL Tables: Leo Francis
- ^ The Argus,"Tate may be fit for final", 19 September 1950, p. 12
- ^ The Argus,"Bendigo finalists hit by injuries", 7 September 1956, p. 19
- ^ Blueseum: Peter Francis