Len Holmes was an Australian professional

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footballer who played for the

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in the 1940s and 1950s. and for the

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in the 1940s.

Playing career

Holmes made his first grade debut for Canterbury-Bankstown in 1945. In 1947, Holmes played in the club's grand final loss against Balmain. Holmes played with the club up until the end of 1953 before retiring. Holmes also represented New South Wales and New South Wales City in 1947 and 1948. Holmes was the son of former premiership winning player Harold Holmes who played for

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, South Sydney and Western Suburbs.

References

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