About Bob Thomas
Lived 1919 – 1990 (aged 70–71). Bob Thomas was a British association football player.
Career Thomas played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Fulham and Crystal Palace and scored 103 goals in 304 appearances. He also played for Golders Green, Brentford and Kettering Town and appeared as a guest player for West Ham United during the Second World War.
Personal life Thomas' brother, Dave, played in the Football League for several clubs as a centre forward and the two played alongside each other for Plymouth Argyle during the 1946–47 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Thomas?
English footballer (1919-1990)
When was Bob Thomas born?
Bob Thomas was born on 2 August 1919 in Stepney.
When did Bob Thomas die?
Bob Thomas died in 1990 in Sutton.
What was Bob Thomas's occupation?
Bob Thomas was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob Thomas?
Bob Thomas was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Thomas (footballer, born 1919)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Thomas. https://biography.guide/bob-thomas-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-thomas-association-football-player/.
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