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Leighton (given Name)
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Leighton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Leighton Baines (born 1984), English footballer * Leighton Clarkson (born 2001), English footballer * Leighton Dye (1901–1977), American hurdler * Leighton A. Hope (1921–1998), New York politician * Leighton James (born 1953), Welsh footballer *Leighton Meester (born 1986), American actress and singer-songwriter * Leighton Phillips (born 1949), Welsh footballer *Leighton Rees (1940–2003), Welsh dart player * Leighton Schubert (born c. 1982), Texas politician * Leighton Vander Esch (born 1997), American football player *Leighton Walsh (born 1982), DJ better known by the stage name Walshy Fire See also * Lleyton (given name) * Layton (given name) Layton is a masculine given name which may refer to: * Layton Freborg (born 1933), American politician * Layton Kor (1938–2013), American rock climber * Layton Maxwell (born 1979), Welsh footballer * Layton Williams Layton Williams (born 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Baines
Leighton John Baines (born 11 December 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back. He is currently U-18s manager at Everton. Baines started his career with Wigan Athletic, and was part of the team that won the Second Division in the 2002–03 season and was a runner-up in the 2004–05 Championship and the 2006 League Cup Final. He joined Everton in 2007, helping them reach the 2009 FA Cup Final. He played for England at under-21 and senior levels. Baines was included in the England squads at UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He announced his retirement from football on 26 July 2020, going on to integrate into coaching. Baines currently occupies a dual role at Everton, serving as the manager of Everton U18s and as a Professional Development Coach for the Everton Academy. Early life Born in Kirkby, England, Baines was part of the Everton youth system before departing for Wigan Athletic as a teenager. Club career Wigan Athletic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Clarkson
Leighton Owen Clarkson (born 19 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Career Clarkson made his professional debut for Liverpool on 17 December 2019, coming on as a substitute in the away match against Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. On 4 February 2020, he played in the FA Cup 4th Round replay against Shrewsbury Town, winning 1–0 in the youngest-ever Liverpool side in history. On 24 July 2020, Clarkson signed a long-term contract with Liverpool. On 9 December 2020, he was named in the starting eleven for a Champions League group stage game against Danish side FC Midtjylland. On 16 August 2021, it was announced that Clarkson would join hometown club Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal. His loan was cut short in January 2022. Scored on his Aberdeen debut in a 4-1 win over St Mirren.The 21-year-old has scored five goals and provided eight assists across all competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Dye
Leighton William Charles Dye (October 30, 1901 – October 25, 1977) was an American hurdler. He placed fourth in the 110 m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics and was United States champion in 1926. Biography Dye was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 30, 1901. Representing coach Dean Cromwell's USC Trojans, Dye won the IC4A 120 yd (109.7 m) hurdles title as a junior in 1925, running 14.8; USC won that year's IC4A team title. Later that year he placed third at the national championships, behind Olympic finalist George Guthrie and NCAA champion Hugo Leistner. In 1926 Dye repeated as IC4A champion, this time in 14.7, and placed second to Guthrie at the NCAA championships; the Trojans again won the IC4A team title, and would have also won the NCAA title if one had been awarded that year. Dye then won at the national championships in 14.6, equalling both his personal best and Guthrie's meeting record from the previous year. Dye again ran 14.6, this time for the metric 11 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton A
Leighton may refer to: Places In Australia: * Leighton, Western Australia, a beachside locality In the United Kingdom: * Leighton, Cambridgeshire *Leighton, Cheshire * Leighton, North Yorkshire ** Leighton Reservoir * Leighton, Shropshire *Leighton Buzzard, a town in Bedfordshire, England * Leighton Hall, Lancashire *Leighton Hall, Powys, including Leighton Model Farm * Leighton House, Wiltshire, a country house * Leighton House Museum, a museum in London *Leighton Library, an historic library in Dunblane, Scotland *RSPB Leighton Moss, English nature reserve In the United States: *Leighton, Alabama *Leighton, Iowa *Leighton Township, Michigan In Asia: * Leighton Hill, Hong Kong People * Leighton (given name) * Leighton (surname) Other uses * CIMIC Group, Australian project development and contracting company until 2015 known as Leighton Holdings * Leighton Asia, a construction contractor headquartered in Hong Kong * Leighton Middle School, a middle school in Leighton Buzza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton James
Leighton James (born 16 February 1953 in Loughor, Swansea, Wales) is a former Wales international footballer. Playing career James started his career as a left winger with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham Forest. In 1971, he won his first international cap against Czechoslovakia. Altogether, he played 54 times for Wales and scored 10 goals. In 1975, he signed for Derby County for a then club record fee of £310,000, and in 1977 joined Queens Park Rangers in exchange for Don Masson. He made his QPR debut against WBA in October 1977 and went on to play 28 league games, scoring 4 goals. In 1978, he returned to play with Burnley but left when they were relegated to the third division and signed for Swansea City, helping them from the third division to the first. He had spells with Sunderland, Bury and Newport County before in 1986 he returned to Burnley for a third spell, as youth team manager and occasional player. He retired from playing i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Meester
Leighton Marissa Meester (; born April 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer, and model. She is best known for her starring role as the devious socialite Blair Waldorf on ''Gossip Girl'' on The CW (2007–2012). She has also appeared in films such as ''Killer Movie'' (2008), ''Country Strong'' (2010), '' The Roommate'' (2011), ''Monte Carlo'' (2011), '' The Oranges'' (2011), '' The Judge'' (2014) and '' The Weekend Away'' (2022). She portrayed Angie D'Amato on the ABC sitcom '' Single Parents'' (2018–2020). Meester made her Broadway debut in ''Of Mice and Men'' (2014). In addition to acting, Meester has ventured into music. In 2009, she was featured on the Cobra Starship single " Good Girls Go Bad", which charted in the top ten on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. She released solo singles " Somebody to Love" (2009) and "Your Love's a Drug" (2010) on the Universal Republic label. Meester has also recorded songs for various soundtracks. Her debut album, '' Heartstrings'', was ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Phillips
Leighton Phillips (born 25 September 1949) is a Welsh former professional footballer. During his career, he made over 450 appearances in The Football League during spells with Cardiff City, Aston Villa, Swansea City, Charlton Athletic and Exeter City and won 58 caps for Wales. Club career A Welsh schoolboy international, Phillips began his career at Cardiff City, making his way through the youth and reserve sides before making his debut as a substitute during a 2–2 draw against Rotherham United in January 1968, scoring with his very first touch. In these early stages of his career, Phillips was used in positions all over the pitch, including playing as a striker and midfielder, before settling in defence as a sweeper, taking over the role following the departure of Brian Harris. He became increasingly unhappy with the lack of success at the club and in September 1974 he left the club to join Aston Villa for a fee of £100,000. Winning the League Cup in 1977, Phillips also w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Rees
Leighton Thomas Rees (17 January 1940 – 8 June 2003) was a Welsh professional darts player. He is best known as the first BDO World Professional Darts Champion, having won the inaugural 1978 BDO World Darts Championship and was a former World No. 1 player. He was one of the sport's most successful players throughout the 1970s, and retired from the game in 1991. Early life Rees was born in hospital in Mountain Ash and grew up in the village of Ynysybwl, Glamorgan, where he spent most of his life. He attended the local Mill Street School in Pontypridd where one of his teachers famously declared on his report card that he would be "good only for reading the sports pages of the South Wales Echo". After leaving school he found work in the store room of a motor spares company, a job he did for over twenty years until he became a professional darts player in 1976. It was during his time working as a store man that Leighton found the sport of darts, becoming a regular for his loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Schubert
Leighton may refer to: Places In Australia: * Leighton, Western Australia, a beachside locality In the United Kingdom: * Leighton, Cambridgeshire *Leighton, Cheshire *Leighton, North Yorkshire **Leighton Reservoir * Leighton, Shropshire *Leighton Buzzard, a town in Bedfordshire, England *Leighton Hall, Lancashire *Leighton Hall, Powys, including Leighton Model Farm * Leighton House, Wiltshire, a country house *Leighton House Museum, a museum in London *Leighton Library, an historic library in Dunblane, Scotland *RSPB Leighton Moss, English nature reserve In the United States: *Leighton, Alabama *Leighton, Iowa *Leighton Township, Michigan In Asia: * Leighton Hill, Hong Kong People * Leighton (given name) * Leighton (surname) Other uses * CIMIC Group, Australian project development and contracting company until 2015 known as Leighton Holdings * Leighton Asia, a construction contractor headquartered in Hong Kong * Leighton Middle School, a middle school in Leighton Buzzard, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leighton Vander Esch
Leighton Vander Esch (born February 8, 1996) is an American football middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Early years Vander Esch was born and raised in Riggins, Idaho. He is of Dutch descent. He attended Salmon River High School in Riggins, and competed in eight-man football, basketball, and track. His graduating class of 2014 had eleven students. In football, Vander Esch played quarterback and middle linebacker. As a senior, he completed 121 out of 199 attempts (60.8 percent) for 2,155 yards and 28 passing touchdowns with one interception. He also had 157 carries for 1,565 yards and 34 rushing touchdowns, 131 tackles (85 solo), five interceptions, five fumble recoveries, and four defensive touchdowns. In the state's final 53-38 win against Lighthouse Christian School, he collected more than 500 yards of total offense an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walshy Fire
Leighton Paul Walsh, better known by his stage name Walshy Fire, is a Jamaican American DJ, MC and record producer. He is part of the dancehall reggae-influenced group Major Lazer alongside fellow DJs Diplo and Ape Drums. Walshy Fire toured with the Black Chiney sound system beginning in 2004. Black Chiney is cited as a significant influence on the evolution of Major Lazer with its mashups that blend hip hop or R&B rhythms with reggae & R&B artist vocal tracks and its representation of the Jamaican sound system. The subsequent mix tapes that the Black Chiney collective of DJs, engineers and MCs would develop were the training ground for Walshy to become a remix producer. Early life Walsh was born and raised in Carol City, Florida in a Chinese-Jamaican family. He attended North Miami Beach High School. He attended Clark Atlanta University for undergraduate studies and Florida A&M University for graduate school where he completed a Master’s degree in Journalism. His brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lleyton
Lleyton is a male given name. Notable people with the name include: * Lleyton Brooks (born 2001), Australian soccer footballer * Lleyton Hewitt (born 1981), Australian tennis player See also * Leyton (other) * Layton (other) * Leighton (other) Leighton may refer to: Places In Australia: * Leighton, Western Australia, a beachside locality In the United Kingdom: *Leighton, Cambridgeshire * Leighton, Cheshire * Leighton, North Yorkshire ** Leighton Reservoir * Leighton, Shropshire *Leig ... {{given name Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
