Leonard Compton (26 March 1902 – after 1930) was an English professional

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. A

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, he played in

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for

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and Norwich City.

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Crompton plays for Barnsley in their FA Cup giantkilling act of Sheffield Wednesday in 1931
{{DEFAULTSORT:Crompton, Len 1902 births Year of death missing People from Tottington, Greater Manchester Footballers from Greater Manchester Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Bury English men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Rossendale United F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Lancaster City F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players English Football League players