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Mike Leary

Mike Leary

Australian rugby league footballer

Not to be confused with Michael Cleary (rugby).

Mike Leary (born 3 April 1944) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and executive. He played for the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels in the NSWRFL between 1968 and 1973.[2]

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Leary is a native of Parkes, New South Wales and was a Country Firsts representative in 1967, prior to arriving at Penrith. A fullback, Leary was a three-time Penrith player of the year and later served the Panthers in various administrative roles. From 2008 to 2011 he was the club's Chief Executive Officer.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. [2]
    "Penrith will play for Piper fund". The Canberra Times. 24 September 1968. p. 20.
  3. [3]
    Prichard, Greg (26 May 2011). "More moves at Penrith as club stalwart Leary retires". The Sydney Morning Herald.
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