VALE Garry Leo

[LeichhardtTiger]

VALE Garry Leo. Thank you to Roy Masters for this obituary.

Vale | Garry Leo

The NSWRL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Balmain Tigers premiership-winner and True Blue Garry Leo OAM, aged 81.

www.nswrl.com.au

 

[jadtiger]

R.I.P Garry,condolences to all his family and friends.I have many memories of him in his playing days.A true gentleman on the field during the days when many props were anything but.

 

[cktiger]

R.I.P Garry,condolences to all his family and friends.I have many memories of him in his playing days.A true gentleman on the field during the days when many props were anything but.

I’m with you.
Garry was a favourite of mine too.
Seriously underrated player.

 

[innsaneink]

RIP

I remember him as a kid vaguely

Too many lately ..Duffy..Fletcher..Leo

Btw did.they have a tribute.for Duffy at LO last week?

 

[supercoach]

I jumped on the Balmain Tigers bandwagon in the very early sixties as a young boy and my memories mainly revolved around Barnes and our arc enemy St George. Than came along guys like Spook Spencer,Keith Outten, George Rubner, Bob Smithies and Gary Leo. Finally the holy grail in 1969.

Leo was one of the first front rowers who had a step. Prior to that 99% tucked the ball under the arm and plodded forward, but Gary had footwork at the line. Super nice guy who probably said a few things in recent years that did not need airing. Anyway RIP mate you were a champion on and off the field

 

[yeti]

I also have very fond memories of Gary Leo. Was a super hard working front rower - small - but you always got a 7.5/10 from him. He and Barry McTaggart were a very underrated front row. Great times sitting on the Leichhardt hill watching those guys go around.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

RIP Garry Leo

 

[tiger_one]

RIP

I remember him as a kid vaguely

Too many lately ..Duffy..Fletcher..Leo

Btw did.they have a tribute.for Duffy at LO last week?

Yes champion @innsaneink, his name went up on the big screen on the hill before the game, and there was some audio but I couldn't hear it clearly - but he was remembered.

 

[Chunk]

Before my time but he seems like a very good player and person for the Tigers and he won an amazing premiership.

 

[stevied]

Any player who was a member of the team that caused, probably, the biggest ever grand final boil over ever, gets my respect! I remember hearing the result announced on the radio when I was 9 years old. Didn't even follow the footy then but I remember what a big deal it was.

 

[hank37w]

I jumped on the Balmain Tigers bandwagon in the very early sixties as a young boy and my memories mainly revolved around Barnes and our arc enemy St George. Than came along guys like Spook Spencer,Keith Outten, George Rubner, Bob Smithies and Gary Leo. Finally the holy grail in 1969.

Leo was one of the first front rowers who had a step. Prior to that 99% tucked the ball under the arm and plodded forward, but Gary had footwork at the line. Super nice guy who probably said a few things in recent years that did not need airing. Anyway RIP mate you were a champion on and off the field

Have to agree with you 100%.

He was also a favourite player of mine in the late 60's and early 70's and as you say he made some comments in recent times that were probably better left unsaid in the public arena.

In his defence it has to be said that having played for the Tigers and winning a memorable Grand Final that probably should not have been won, it must be incredibly difficult to cope with the merger that took place and seeing the demise of his beloved Balmain Tigers.

Rest In Peace champion.