Tom Thomas (rugby league)
For other people of the same name, see Thomas Thomas.
For other people of the same name, see Tommy Thomas.
| Personal information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tom Thomas | |||||
| Nickname | Tommy | |||||
| Born | Aberavon, Wales | |||||
| Playing information | ||||||
| Position | centre | |||||
| Club | ||||||
| Years | Team | Pld | T | G | FG | P |
| 1906–08 | Wigan | 35 | 14 | 11 | 64 | |
| 1908–≥08 | Merthyr Tydfil | |||||
| Total | 35 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 64 | |
| Source: rugbyleagueproject.org | ||||||
Tom Thomas (born in Aberavon) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at club level for Wigan, and Merthyr Tydfil, as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.
Club career
Tom Thomas joined Merthyr Tydfil from Wigan during the 1908–09 season for £60 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £21,100 in 2013),[1] an amount that the Merthyr Tydfil's treasurer claimed he paid himself.[2]
Notable tour matches
Tom Thomas played centre, i.e. number 4, in Wigan's 12-8 victory over New Zealand at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 November 1907.[3]
References
- ↑ "Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds". Measuring Worth. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ Peter Lush, David Farrar (1998). "Tries in the Valley: A History of Rugby League in Wales [Page-20]". London League Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-9526064-3-7
- ↑ "1907 Tour Match: Wigan 12 New Zealand 8". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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