Tom Smith (footballer, born 1876)
Tom Smith (26 November 1876 – 1937) was a professional footballer who played for Preston North End, Tottenham Hotspur and Carlisle United.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1876 | ||
| Place of birth | Maryport, Cumberland, England | ||
| Date of death | 1937 (aged 60–61) | ||
| Position(s) | Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1895–1897 | Preston North End | 53 | (8) |
| 1898–1902 | Tottenham Hotspur | 88 | (17) |
| 1903–? | Preston North End | 8 | (3) |
| Carlisle United | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
Smith began his career at Preston North End in 1895 where he played 53 matches and scored on eight occasions up till 1897. Whilst at Preston, Smith played alongside his namesake, who subsequently joined Southampton.
The outside right went on to join Tottenham Hotspur. He was part of the squad that won the Southern League in 1899–1900 season,[2] and featured in both matches in the 1901 FA Cup Final and scored the second Lilywhite's goal in their cup winning replay. He rejoined Preston in 1903 and played a further eight matches, scoring three goals. He later played for Carlisle United before ending his career at Maryport Tradesmen.
Tom Smith's Tottenham Hotspur 1901 FA Cup Winning Medal was up for auction on 26 October 2015 at Graham Budd Auctions, London.[3]
Personal life
Smith is the older brother of James Lomas, who played rugby league for Salford, and captained the first Great Britain team to tour Australia and New Zealand.[4]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 244. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- Phil Soar (1995). Tottenham Hotspur The Official Illustrated History 1882-1995. Hamlyn. ISBN 0600587061.
- "Graham Budd Auctions". Graham Budd Auctions. Graham Budd Auctions. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Morris, Graham (2011). The King of Brilliance : James Lomas - A Rugby League Superstar. London League Publications. ISBN 9781903659571. Smith's mother, Sarah, had previously been married to John Smith, who was reportedly lost at sea in October 1870. Sarah subsequently met James Lomas senior, but they could not marry until Sarah's husband was officially declared dead. Morris surmises that "it is highly probable that Tom was their first child and, because they were not then wed, he inherited his mother's surname."
Evening News & Star 12/10/2015