Tony Leighton
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony Leighton | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 April 1978 (aged 38) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1959 | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| 1959–1962 | Doncaster Rovers | 83 | (45) |
| 1962–1964 | Barnsley | 107 | (59) |
| 1964–1968 | Huddersfield Town | 90 | (40) |
| 1968–1970 | Bradford City | 88 | (23) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1970–1973 | Bradford Park Avenue | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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Anthony "Tony" 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.
He managed Bradford Park Avenue from December 1970 until October 1973.
Leighton died of motor neurone disease in April 1978, aged 38.
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