Frank Newton (footballer, born 1882)

Not to be confused with Leo Newton. For other people with similar names, see Frank Newton.

Leonard Francis Newton (Quarter 3 1882 – 27 February 1959) was a footballer who played as a centre forward. He played for five different teams in the Football League.

Frank Newton

Personal information
Full name	Leonard Francis Newton
Date of birth	Quarter 3 1882
Place of birth	Denaby, England
Date of death	27 February 1959(1959-02-27) (aged 76)
Place of death	Warsop, England
Position(s)	Centre forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1902–1905	Chesterfield	98	(23)
1905–1906	Leyton
1906–1907	Bradford City	17	(5)
1907–1909	Oldham Athletic	81	(45)
1909–1911	Bradford Park Avenue	33	(13)
1911	Burnley	6	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Newton was the brother of Frederick Newton who kept goal occasionally for Chesterfield and played cricket for Derbyshire.

References

• Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.