Tom Smith (footballer, born 1876)

Tom Smith

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Smith
Date of birth	26 November 1876
Place of birth	Maryport, Cumberland, England
Date of death	1937
Playing position	Outside right
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1895–1897	Preston North End	53	(8)
?–?	Tottenham Hotspur	?	(?)
1903–?	Preston North End	8	(3)
?–?	Carlisle United	?	(?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Tom Smith (born 26 November 1876 in Maryport–died 1937) was a professional footballer who played for Preston North End, Tottenham Hotspur and Carlisle United.^[1]

Tom Smith's Tottenham Hotspur 1901 FA Cup Winning Medal is up for Auction on 26 October 2015 at Graham Budd Auctions, London.

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. The outside right went on to join Tottenham Hotspur. Whilst at Preston, Smith played alongside his namesake, who subsequently joined Southampton.

Smith 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 and scoring three goals. He later played for Carlisle United before ending his career at Maryport Tradesmen.

Honours

Tottenham Hotspur

• 1901 FA Cup Final–Winner

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 244. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.

Evening News & Star 12/10/2015