Les Campbell
Les Campbell (26 July 1935 – 10 November 2019) was an English footballer who played on the left wing in The Football League for Preston North End, Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 July 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 November 2019 (aged 84) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left wing | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1953 | Wigan Athletic | 5 | (0) |
| 1953–1960 | Preston North End | 64 | (6) |
| 1960–1961 | Blackpool | 11 | (0) |
| 1961–1964 | Tranmere Rovers | 102 | (9) |
| 1964–1968 | Altrincham | 84 | (10) |
| Total | 261 | (25) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Campbell started his career with Wigan Athletic, making five appearances in the Lancashire Combination before turning professional and joining Preston North End in 1953.[3]
References
- Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve; Bishop, Peter (24 July 2009). "Player Records". Tranmere Rovers: The Complete Record. Breedon. pp. 520–538. ISBN 978-1-85983-711-5.
- "Les Campbell". neilbrown. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-91-7.
- "Blackpool fans urged to pay tribute to Cyril Robinson with spontaneous applause in 53rd minute" - Blackpool Gazette, 10 November 2019
- BCF Former Players - Twitter, 10 November 2019
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