Tony Leighton Sports manager

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 only 38.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 27, 1939
Birth place
England , Leeds
Date of deathApril 04, 1978

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Football manager

club
Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
position
Forward (association football)
teams
Bradford City A.F.C.
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Barnsley F.C.
Leeds United A.F.C.

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