About John Thomas
Lived 1896 – 1980 (aged 84). John Thomas was an Irish association football player.
John JamesThomas (23 August 1896 – 9 December 1980) was an Irish footballer who played as a midfielder and made two appearances for the Irish Free State national team.
Career Thomas was included in the Irish Free State squad for the 1924 Summer Olympic football tournament in Paris. Though he did not feature in the Olympics, he made two appearances for the team in friendly matches after Ireland's elimination from the tournament. The first match took place on 3 June 1924 against Estonia in Colombes, while the second took place in Dublin on 14 June against the United States. Both matches finished as 3–1 wins for Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thomas?
Irish association football player
When was John Thomas born?
John Thomas was born on 23 August 1896 in Dublin.
When did John Thomas die?
John Thomas died on 9 December 1980 in New Milford, New Jersey.
What was John Thomas's occupation?
John Thomas was an association football player.
What nationality was John Thomas?
John Thomas was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thomas (Irish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thomas. https://biography.guide/john-thomas-association-football-player-1896/
MLA: "John Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thomas-association-football-player-1896/.
Chicago: "John Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thomas-association-football-player-1896/.
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