About Ernie Leighton
Lived 1872 – 1959 (aged 87). Ernie Leighton was an australian rules football player.
Ernie Leighton (24 March 1872 – 1 August 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernie Leighton?
Australian rules footballer
When was Ernie Leighton born?
Ernie Leighton was born on 24 March 1872 in Geelong.
When did Ernie Leighton die?
Ernie Leighton died on 1 August 1959 in Geelong.
What was Ernie Leighton's occupation?
Ernie Leighton was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Leighton. https://biography.guide/ernie-leighton/
MLA: "Ernie Leighton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-leighton/.
Chicago: "Ernie Leighton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernie-leighton/.
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