Mike Leary

Mike Leary is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and executive. He played for the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels in the New South [Wales Rugby League premiership|NSWRFL] between 1968 and 1973.
Leary is a native of Parkes, [New South Wales] and was a Country Firsts representative in 1967, prior to arriving at Penrith. A fullback, Leary was a three-time Penrith player of the year and later served the Panthers in various administrative roles. From 2008 to 2011 he was the club's Chief Executive Officer.