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Leigh Matthews

Known for: Acting

Born 01/03/1952

Place of birth Frankston, Victoria, Australia

Leigh Matthews is a former Australian rules footballer and coach. He played for Hawthorn and coached Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League. Considered one of the most profound names in football history, he won 4 premierships as a player, 4 as a coach, and was elevated to 'Legend Status' in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.