Tom Francis

Thomas George Francis (20 October 1920 – April 1996) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Tom Francis
Personal information
Full name Thomas George Francis[1]
Date of birth 20 October 1920
Place of birth Bermondsey, England
Date of death April 1996 (aged 75)
Place of death Lambeth, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1938–1946 Cheltenham Town
1946–1947 Millwall 1 (0)
1947–1949 Chelmsford City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Francis began his career with non-league club Cheltenham Town in 1938, however Francis' time at Cheltenham was interrupted by World War II. In 1946, Francis signed for Millwall, making a single Football League appearance during his time at the club.[2] In 1947, Francis joined Chelmsford City. In the 1948–1949 season, Francis temporarily lost his place to Lew Collins, regaining it back for an FA Cup tie away to Guildford City on 13 November 1948. Francis left Chelmsford in April 1949.[3]

References
  1. "Tom Francis". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. "Tom Francis Millwall 1946–1947 very rare original hand signed cutting/card". eBay. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  3. Chelmsford City F.C. (1 December 2018). Dear Diary. Chelmsford: The Printing Place. p. 28.


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