Tony Leighton
Football, Football player
1939 – 1978
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Who was Tony Leighton?
Anthony "Tony" Leighton 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.
He managed Bradford Park Avenue from December 1970 until October 1973.
Leighton died of Motor Neurone Disease in April 1978, aged only 38.
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- Born
- Nov 27, 1939
Leeds - Nationality
- England
- Lived in
- Leeds
- Died
- Apr 4, 1978
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on July 23, 2013
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