John Klein

John Klein is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s who played for the Penrith Panthers. Early life John Klein was born in October 1952 in Blacktown. He played his junior football with Blacktown Workers Club before playing with Lalor Park in 1970 & 1971 as a member of that clubs winning under 19 and under 21 team in the Parramatta Junior Rugby League competition. Career In 1972 he trialled and was graded with the Penrith Panthers in the Sydney competition player 17 games that season in the 3rd grade side coach by Tom Wilson. In 1973 he was a member of Penrith's under 23's side which qualified for the play-offs side losing to Balmain Tigers in the eliminating semi final.