Len Lapthorne
Lenton "Len" Lapthorne (29 January 1919 - 30 May 1997) was a former Australian rules footballer who played for South Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) between 1937 and 1952.[1][2] He was appointed Captain of South Adelaide for two seasons from 1949 to 1950.[3]
Len Lapthorne | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Lenton Lapthorne | ||
Date of birth | 29 January 1919 | ||
Date of death | 30 May 1997 78) | (aged||
Position(s) | Rover | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1937-1941, 1945-1952 | South Adelaide | 205 (365) | |
1942-1944 | Sturt/South | 15 (?) | |
Total | 220 (365) | ||
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
1947 | South Australia | 2 (?) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1952. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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References
- "Lapthorne To Retire". The Advertiser. 1 September 1951. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- "Round the Pickets". The Advertiser. 25 August 1952. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- "Lapthorne To Lead South". The Advertiser. 21 April 1949. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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