In late 2007, the Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League commissioned 130 experts to select the 100 best rugby league players in the game's 100-year history in Australia. The list was released in February 2008 to commemorate the game’s centenary. Among the 100 players was Les Johns.
Les was also a very well-performed batsman in Sydney first grade cricket over a 21-year career. He played for Bankstown-Canterbury (2 seasons 1965-66 to 1966-67), Petersham-Marrickville (5 seasons 1970-71 to 1974-75), Sutherland (7 seasons 1975-76 to 1979-80 + 1984-85 to 1985-86) and St.George (3 seasons 1980-81 to 1982-83)
