Leonard Smith (29 January 1911 – 14 June 2000) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hunslet, as a prop or hooker.
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Background
Len Smith was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 89 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Club career
Smith played prop, and scored a try in Hunslet's 11-5 victory over Widnes in the 1933–34 Challenge Cup Final during the 1933–34 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1934.
International honours
While at Hunslet, Smith played hooker, and scored 2 tries in England's 15-15 draw with France at Stade de Paris on Thursday 28 March 1935 in front of a 20,000 crowd. This was also Smith's final game as a rugby league player, as he quit the sport to take up employment with the Halifax Police Force.