William Leslie Patton (24 October 1915 – 9 June 1987) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Les Patton
Personal information
Full name William Leslie Patton
Date of birth (1915-10-24)24 October 1915
Place of birth Richmond, Victoria
Date of death 9 June 1987(1987-06-09) (aged 71)
Place of death Maldon, Victoria
Height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight 66 kg (146 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1936–37 Richmond 4 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Patton later served in the Australian Army during World War II.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 692. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. ^ "World War II Roll: William Leslie Patton". Department of Veterans Affairs.
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