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Johnny Leeson
Full nameJohn Leeson
Date of birth(1909-11-15)15 November 1909
Place of birthMorrinsville, New Zealand
Date of death11 March 1960(1960-03-11) (aged 50)
Place of deathMorrinsville, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934 New Zealand

John Leeson (15 November 1909 — 11 March 1960) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]

Leeson came from the town of Morrinsville in Waikato and attended Morrinsville District High School.[2]

A product of the Kereone club, Leeson appeared at representative level for Waikato, along with his brothers George and Ted. He played for Waikato-King Country-Thames Valley against the 1930 and 1937 British Lions.[2]

Leeson was an All Black on the 1934 tour of Australia, featuring in four uncapped matches.[2]

Playing first-class rugby until the age of 44, lastly for NZ Harlequins, Leeson was a farmer in the Morrinsville district.[2][3]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Footballer Honoured". Putaruru Press. 26 July 1934. p. 7.
  • ^ a b c d "John Leeson #405". stats.allblacks.com.
  • ^ "Obituary - Mr J. Leeson". The Press. 15 March 1960. p. 21.

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