Tony Leighton Explained

Tony Leighton
Fullname:Anthony Leighton
Birth Date:27 November 1939
Birth Place:Leeds, England
Position:Striker
Years1:1956–1959
Clubs1:Leeds United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1959–1962
Caps2:83
Goals2:45
Years3:1962–1964
Caps3:107
Goals3:59
Years4:1964–1968
Caps4:90
Goals4:40
Years5:1968–1970
Clubs5:Bradford City
Caps5:88
Goals5:23
Manageryears1:1970–1973
Managerclubs1:Bradford Park Avenue

Anthony Leighton (27 November 1939 – 4 April 1978) was a professional footballer who played as a striker for a number of Yorkshire clubs.

Born in Leeds, Leighton played for Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Bradford City.[1]

He managed Bradford Park Avenue from December 1970 until October 1973.

Leighton died of motor neurone disease on 4 April 1978, aged 38.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tony Leighton. 22 June 2009. Neil Brown. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. News: Tony's huge sporting legacy . Mike . Popplewell . The Press . Batley . 11 May 2018 . 14 . 7 December 2020.