Career
Born in Stenhousemuir, Scotland, Leishman played for Street Mirren before Liverpool signed him for £10,000 on 20 November 1959. His first goal came in the 11th minute of a league match at The Dell on 24 August 1960, unfortunately it turned out to be a consolation as the Saints hit 4 past the Reds backline. Tommy had a great touch but he was also a driving force in the middle of the park, he settled in well and appeared 17 times in the remainder of the 1959-1960 season.
He followed this by missing just three fixtures in his first full season with the club as Liverpool missed out on promotion, finishing third for the fifth straight season.
He had been a regular for the club during its Second Division days, but found himself reduced to 11 appearances during the first half of the season as the club returned to the big time and he was allowed to leave during January 1963. Leishman returned to Scotland and joined Hibernian for the same amount the Reds paid for him, £10,000.
He failed to secure a regular place in the Hibs first team and he joined Irish League side Linfield as their player-manager. He was named as the Ulster Football player of the Year for the 1965/66 season.
He returned to Scotland with Stranraer, where he ended his career.