Leslie Compton
English footballer (1912-1984) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 72
Leslie Harry Compton was an English sportsman who played football and cricket for Arsenal and Middlesex, respectively. He gained two England caps late in his football career, and remains the oldest outfield player to debut for England.
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- Joe Hulme Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1930-1938
- George Male Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1930-1948
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- Bob John Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1930-1937
- Cliff Holton Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1947-1952
Don Roper Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1947-1952- Bernard Joy Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1935-1947
Wilf Copping Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1934-1939- George Curtis Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1936-1947
- Herbie Roberts Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1930-1937
- Lionel Smith Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1939-1952
- Pat Beasley Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1931-1937
- Bryn Jones Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1938-1949
Ian McPherson Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1946-1951- Doug Farquhar Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1944-1950
Sid Jones Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1939-1948- Sidney Pugh Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1938-1944
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His brother, Denis, was also a footballer and cricketer for Arsenal and Middlesex, though Leslie was more successful in football and Denis in cricket.
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