Frank Newton (footballer, born 1882)

Leonard Francis "Frank" 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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.


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