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Leslie Odell

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Leslie Odell
Personal information
Full name Leslie Frank Odell[1]
Date of birth (1903-01-04)4 January 1903
Place of birth Sandy, England[1]
Date of death 20 May 1955(1955-05-20) (aged 52)
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Biggleswade Town
1923–1924 Luton Town
1924–1936 Chelsea 101 (7)
Bedford Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Leslie Frank Odell (4 January 1903 – 20 May 1955) was an English footballer who played as a full-back.

Club career

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Odell started his career with Luton Town before joining Chelsea in 1924. He made his debut in a 3–3 draw with Barnsley, and in doing so became the 150th player to represent the club.[2] After eleven years with Chelsea, Odell returned to Bedfordshire to sign with non-league Bedford Town.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Leslie Odell at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ a b "750 and counting – Chelsea's milestone men". chelseafc.com. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2022.