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Leigh Raymond Matthews
Australian Rules Football
| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Raymond Matthews | 01 Mar, 1952 | Frankston, Victoria, Australia |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Australian Rules Football | Australia (Australian Rules Football) |
Australian |
Born on 1st March 1952, Leigh Raymond Matthews is a former Australian Rules football player and coach who has played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League.
Here are some of his career achievements:
- Part of the team that won the VFL in 1971, 1976, 1978 and 1983, held in Melbourne, each year. He captained the team in 1983
- Member of the All-Australian Team in 1972
- Won the Coleman Medal in 1975
- Won the VFLPA MVP award (which is also known as the Leigh Matthews Trophy) in 1982
- His name was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in the year 1996
- Recognized as the "best player of the 20th century" according to AFL
Updated On :02 Feb, 2024
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