Les Beck

James Harold Leslie Beck (5 January 1886 – 30 September 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the VFL during the early 1900s.[1]

Les Beck
Cigarette card of Beck in 1909
Personal information
Full name	James Harold Leslie Beck
Date of birth	5 January 1886
Place of birth	Maffra, Victoria
Date of death	30 September 1961 (aged 75)
Place of death	Heidelberg, Victoria
Original team(s)	Carlton Juniors
Debut	Round 8, 1906, Carlton vs. Melbourne, at The MCG
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1906–1909	Carlton	60 (3)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1909.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

As part of a strong Carlton side he has a remarkable win loss record, losing only seven of the 60 games that he played with Carlton. Born in Gippsland, Beck spent most of his time in the back pocket and was a member of three Carlton premiership teams.

In World War One Beck joined the Australian military and fought in France. He was twice shot during the conflict but survived.[2]

References

1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
2. Cullen, Barbara (2015). Harder than football : league players at war. Richmond, Victoria: Slattery Media Group. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-992379-14-8.

External links

• Les Beck's playing statistics from AFL Tables
• Blueseum profile