Les Bennett

Les Bennett (born 10 January 1918 in Wood Green died 29 April 1999 in Hackney) was a former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. ^[1]

Bennett joined Tottenham as a junior in May 1939. He spent much of the war years serving his country in Burma, India and Egypt, before making his Football League debut against Birmingham City on 31 August 1946. The quick- thinking, energetic midfielder was an important part of the push and run side of the 1950s. He made 294 appearances and scored on 124 occasions in all competitions for the club between 1946–1954. Bennett transferred to West Ham in December 1954 playing another 26 matches and scoring three goals.

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