About Reg Tomlinson
Lived 1914 – 1971 (aged 56). Reg Tomlinson was a British association football player.
Football career Tomlinson was born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire and started his professional football career with Grimsby Town of the Football League First Division in August 1935.
He played in two matches in the abandoned 1939–40 season and returned to The Dell for two War Cup matches in 1943, and also played as a guest for Portsmouth.
Later career Following the outbreak of war, Tomlinson joined Southampton Police and after the war became a member of the Police football team helping them win the Police Cup in 1948 (shared with Sheffield Police) and 1951, as well as the Hampshire League Division Two title in 1947.
He remained with the police until his retirement in 1970. He continued to live in Southampton where he died on 16 May 1971, aged 56.
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Who was Reg Tomlinson?
English footballer (1914-1971)
When was Reg Tomlinson born?
Reg Tomlinson was born on 2 July 1914 in Sleaford.
When did Reg Tomlinson die?
Reg Tomlinson died on 16 May 1971 in Bitterne.
What was Reg Tomlinson's occupation?
Reg Tomlinson was an association football player.
What nationality was Reg Tomlinson?
Reg Tomlinson was British.
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