Born in Stalybridge, Leech played for Hurst and Bradford City.
[1][2] During his time with Bradford City he made seven appearances in the Football League, scoring two goals.
[3] He also played for Range Boilers and Manchester City.
He signed for Mossley from Goslings, playing six games and scoring twice in 1946–47 season before going on to play for Stockport County, Accrington Stanley, Crewe Alexandra and Hyde United.
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