Essendon Football Club
Leek surprised all at Essendon when he announced his retirement prior to the 1963 season.
He had served on the Essendon Football Club's committee in 1957; and was made a Life Member in 1960.
He was the permanent vice-captain of the senior team from 1957 to 1962, and was acting captain on thirteen occasions (four in 1957, two in 1959, one in 1960, five in 1961, and one in 1962).
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