About Les Barton
Lived 1920 – 2002 (aged 81–82). Les Barton was a British association football player.
Leslie Barton (20 March 1920 – July quarter 2002) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back. He started his career with Bolton Wanderers, but failed to break into the first team and moved to Football League Third Division North side New Brighton in 1949. Barton spent two years at New Brighton, where he scored one goal in 64 league appearances, before moving to Northern Ireland for a spell with Linfield.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Barton?
English footballer (1920-2002)
When was Les Barton born?
Les Barton was born on 20 March 1920 in Rochdale.
When did Les Barton die?
Les Barton died in 2002 in Ipswich.
What was Les Barton's occupation?
Les Barton was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Barton?
Les Barton was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Barton. https://biography.guide/les-barton/
MLA: "Les Barton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-barton/.
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