Roosters pay tribute to Don Leggett

The Woy Woy Roosters have paid tribute to Donald Leggett, who passed away on Sunday, June 26, aged 84 years.

"The memory of Don Leggett AM will always be treasured by the Woy Woy Roosters, with Mr Leggett having been a staunch supporter of the club," said Woy Woy Roosters Rugby League Club marketing and promotions manager Mr Peter Read.

"He was the driving force behind the eventual establishment and construction of the Woy Woy Leagues Club in the 1970s, through to the opening of our great licensed club in 1983.

"A lifelong Roosters supporter, Mr Leggett was sought out by the club in the mid-70s when the vision of having his own leagues club came to the fore.

"In concert with the likes of Jim Robinson, Bob Millwood, Duncan Chapman, Terry Hardman and many others over the years, he brought the plans to life.

"When the Woy Woy and District RLFC Ltd was formed in 1979, Mr Leggett was duly elected as inaugural chairman and held that position until 1982.

"During this time, his leadership and business acumen contributed greatly to the Roosters becoming the most dominant club on the Central Coast, on and off the field.

"After handing over the chairman's reigns to Geoff McMahon in 1983, Mr Leggett went on to focus on his political interests and will be remembered for being Gosford Shire's first ever mayor upon being proclaimed a city on January 1, 1980.

"Mr Leggett always maintained strong ties with the Roosters through his role of Patron, and was a regular at home games and presentation nights.

"Rooster's supporters will fondly remember Mr Leggett as the club's colourful ground announcer at home games throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

"The Roosters have always held their relationship with Mr Leggett dearly, with a bar being named after him upon the opening of the leagues club.

"The Woy Woy RLFC mourns the loss of one of its finest," said Mr Read.

Newsletter, 10 Jul 2011 Bob March, Central Coast Rugby League