Birth date: Sep 19, 1937 Death date: Dec 29, 2020
Peter George Leichling, Jr. 9/19/1937 – 12/29/2020 On December 29, 2020 Peter George Leichling, Jr. Dearest husband of Claudia Doris Leichling. Devoted father of Laura Leichling, Christopher Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Tracy Bradley Read Obituary
Sincerest condolences and prayers for his entire family. Chief was a wonderful and always jovial person who I am happy to have had the pleasure to know and spend time around in my childhood. Rest In eternal peace. Valarie Stylc and the Stylc family.
Our deepest sympathies. Chief will always be remembered fondly. Blessed to have many wonderful memories of such a wonderful man. He always had a smile to share.
Maryland Hall of Fame - Induction in May 1995.
Sponsored by Old-timers soccer association of Maryland. See image from the ceremony pamphlet.
“Please do not be sad. I love laughter and joking.
I have no regrets and have been blessed with love.”
- Pete Leichling
So sorry to hear of Pete passing away . We grew up together in Locust Point . He was an exceptional athlete and a great guy to know ! He and I tended bar together on the corner of Fort Avenue & Andre street formerly called " Perches Place " , which was formerly known as " Bannon's Tavern ", back in the day . A funny story about our bartending days
" Perch Holman ", one of the new owners ,had a live band playing every friday & saturday evening and the place was always packed . Pete and I worked our butts off and got maybe $5.00 in tips to split which was a pittance in those days. One day I had an idea , to pick up some cow bell's in a little novelty store , all different size's small to large . If some one left us a Quarter tip , we would ring the smallest bell over their heads and thanked them . Pretty soon every body was ringing the biggest bell which was worth $ 2.00 or more , and Pete and I were doing great !! We called it , " the miracle of the bell .
Pete will be missed !!!
George Acton , One of his friends
