Leslie Marks
Leslie Richard Marks (14 December 1892 – 28 August 1919) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League.
| Leslie Marks | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Leslie Richard Marks | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 1892 | ||
| Date of death | 28 August 1919 (aged 26) | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne Grammar | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1914 | University | 14 (13) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1914. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He served twice during World War I, firstly with the 6th Field Ambulance unit, before returning to Australia in 1916. He then re-enlisted with the 8th Field Artillery Brigade unit in November 1917. He died soon after returning to Australia in 1919 when he was a passenger in a car that crashed in Bendigo, killing Marks and two other passengers.[1]
Sources
- "Motoring Tragedy". The Argus. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 29 August 1919. p. 7. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
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- Les Marks's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Les Marks at AustralianFootball.com
- World War I service record
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