Les Surman
FullnameLeslie Surman
Birth date23 November 1947[1]
Death date5 December 1978 (aged 31)[2]
Death placeWistaston, Cheshire
PositionGoalkeeper
Youthyears 1–1964
Youthclubs 1Charlton Athletic
Years 11964–1966
Clubs 1Charlton Athletic
Caps 11
Goals 10
Years 21966–1967
Clubs 2Rotherham United
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 31967
Clubs 3Cambridge United

Leslie Surman (23 November 1947 – 5 December 1978) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Charlton Athletic and Rotherham United.[3][4] On his Charlton debut in 1965, Surman conceded three goals, and never played for the club again.[5] Surman later played non-league football for Cambridge United, and died in 1978, aged 31.[6]

References

  1. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
  2. ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
  3. ^ "CHARLTON ATHLETIC - 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Archived from the original on 4 September 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  4. ^ "ROTHERHAM UNITED - 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  5. ^ "Goalkeeping Debuts". Goalkeepers Are Different. Retrieved 22 June 2009.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Death notices - Rest in Peace - 1960s and 1970s". Nigel's Webspace - Galleries of English Football Cards 1965/66 - 1979/80. Retrieved 22 June 2009.