Geoff Lees
association football player
- October 1, 1933
- June 6, 2019
- 85 years
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Geoff Lees, 85, English footballer (Barnsley, Bradford City).
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Geoffrey Lees was a dedicated English professional footballer who spent his career playing as a wing half.
Geoff Lees
1933 – 2019
60 Seconds: Geoff Lees's Life Story
A brief look at the life and professional football career of English player Geoff Lees.
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Geoffrey Lees was a dedicated English professional footballer who spent his career playing as a wing half. Born in Rotherham in 1933, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Joe Lees, who was also a professional player for Barnsley. Geoff eventually joined Barnsley himself, continuing the family legacy on the pitch. He later moved on to Bradford City, where he made three appearances in the Football League. After concluding his playing career, Lees remained connected to the sport by working as a youth coach for Barnsley. He passed away on June 6, 2019, at the age of 85. His life remains a quiet testament to the enduring tradition of professional football in England.
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Full Biography
|Geoffrey Lees (1 October 1933 – 6 June 2019) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
Career
Born in Rotherham, Lees played for Barnsley and Bradford City. During his time with Bradford City he made three appearances in the Football League.
After retiring as a player, Lees worked as a youth coach at Barnsley. He died on 5 June 2019.
His father Joe Lees was also a footballer; both played for Barnsley.
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