Leo Trevena (1929-2013) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for Canterbury-Bankstown and the Western Suburbs Magpies in the 1950s.[1] He also coached the Penrith Panthers in their 1967 season and their 1973 season.[2] He was the captain of Canterbury team in '54.[3]
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| Full name | Leo Matthew Trevena | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1929 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 20 July 2013 (aged 83–84) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trevena played four seasons with Western Suburbs between 1950-1953. He played halfback in the 1950 Magpies team that were runners up in the premiership. He won a premiership with Western Suburbs in 1952 NSWRFL season.[citation needed] He joined the Canterbury-Bankstown for one season in 1954 was their main captain throughout the season.[citation needed]
Trevena captain-coached Young to win the Clayton Cup in 1955.[4] He coached the Penrith Panthers in 1967 and 1973.[5]
He retired to the Gold Coast in later life, and died there on 20 July 2013.[6]
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| Preceded by
Bob Boland |
Coach Penrith 1973 |
Succeeded by
Jack Clare |
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Coach Penrith 1967 |
Succeeded by
Bob Boland |