About John Leighton
Lived 1861 – 1956 (aged 95). John Leighton was an American baseball player.
John Atkinson Leighton (October 4, 1861 – October 31, 1956) was an American professional baseball outfielder with the Syracuse Stars of the American Association. He appeared in seven games for the Stars during the 1890 season. His minor league career stretched from 1887 through 1901 and included a couple of years as a minor league manager, in 1894 and 1908.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Leighton?
American baseball player
When was John Leighton born?
John Leighton was born on 4 October 1861 in Peabody.
When did John Leighton die?
John Leighton died on 31 October 1956 in Lynn.
What was John Leighton's occupation?
John Leighton was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Leighton?
John Leighton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Leighton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Leighton. https://biography.guide/john-leighton-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Leighton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-leighton-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Leighton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-leighton-baseball-player/.
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