Mike Leary should not be confused with Michael Cleary (rugby).
| Mike Leary | |
| Fullname: | Michael Arthur Leary |
| Birth Date: | 3 April 1944 |
| Birth Place: | Parkes, New South Wales, Australia |
| Club1: | Penrith Panthers |
| Year1start: | 1968 |
| Year1end: | 72 |
| Appearances1: | 92 |
| Tries1: | 13 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 2 |
| Points1: | 43 |
| Club2: | Parramatta Eels |
| Year2start: | 1973 |
| Appearances2: | 21 |
| Tries2: | 1 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 3 |
| Source: | [1] |
Mike Leary (born 3 April 1944) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and executive. He played for the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels in the NSWRFL between 1968 and 1973.[2]
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.[3]