TL
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
English footballer and manager
Gender:
Male
Work field:
Birth:
27 November 1939(Leeds)
Death:
4 April 1978
The details
Biography
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.