James Leslie White (9 September 1890 – 27 April 1927) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Les White
Personal information
Full name James Leslie White
Date of birth 9 September 1890
Place of birth Hawthorn, Victoria
Date of death 27 April 1927(1927-04-27) (aged 36)
Place of death Brunswick, Victoria
Original team(s) Hawthorn Rovers
Height 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 61 kg (134 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1910–15 Essendon 75 (1)
1920 St Kilda 02 (0)
Total 77 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1920.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

White, from the Hawthorn Rovers originally, was predominantly a defender but could also play as a centreman. Injury caused him to miss Essendon's 1911 premiership but he was on a halfback flank when they claimed back-to-back premierships the following season.

He died of pneumonia on 27 April 1927, aged 36.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Family Notices". The Argus. Melbourne. 28 April 1927. p. 1.