Leslie William McGirr (born 8 October 1897, death date unknown) was an

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er who represented

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at international level. McGirr made four appearances for the

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, all against the touring

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. His first match ended in a 2–2 draw on 25 June 1927, followed by a 1–2 loss, a 1–0 win and his final match a 1–4 loss on 23 July 1927. His brother

Herb McGirr Herbert Mendelson McGirr (5 November 1891, in Wellington – 14 April 1964, in Nelson) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in two Tests in 1930. His father William McGirr played 14 matches for Wellington as an opening bowler from 1883–84 ...

played

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for

References

1897 births Year of death missing New Zealand men's association footballers New Zealand men's international footballers Men's association football players not categorized by position Australian military personnel of World War I {{NewZealand-footy-bio-stub