Leon Leuty
English footballer
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| Intro | English footballer | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| was | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 23 October 1920, Meole Brace | |
| Death | 15 December 1955Nottingham (aged 35 years) |
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Biography
Leon Leuty (23 October 1920 – 15 December 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Career
Born in Meole Brace, Leuty played non-league football for Rolls Royce, before spending nine seasons in the Football League with Derby County, Bradford Park Avenue and Notts County. He played for Derby County in the 1946 FA Cup Final, and captained the England B team on two occasions.
Leuty died of leukemia on 15 December 1955, while still club captain of Notts County.