About Thomas Hamilton
Lived 1906 – 1964 (aged 57–58). Thomas Hamilton was a British association football player.
Thomas Hamilton (1906–1964) was a Scottish footballer best known for his time with Rangers. He was a goalkeeper.
Career Hamilton began his career at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. He joined Rangers in 1923, but had to wait until 31 October 1925 to make his debut; the gamed ended in a 1–0 away defeat to Raith Rovers.
During the 1928 Scottish Cup Final in front of a crowd of 118,115 he made an important save to deny Celtic's Paddy Connolly whilst the game was goalless. Rangers went on to win the match 4–0 with a brace from Sandy Archibald and Davie Meiklejohn and Bob McPhail scoring one apiece.
Whilst at Ibrox he won five Scottish league championships, four Scottish Cups, two Glasgow Cups and six Charity Cups. He left in 1934 after making 286 appearances for the club in the two major competitions. His final senior club was Falkirk.
Hamilton won one Scotland cap, in 1932 against England.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Hamilton?
Scottish footballer (1906-1964)
When was Thomas Hamilton born?
Thomas Hamilton was born in 1906 in Renfrew.
When did Thomas Hamilton die?
Thomas Hamilton died on 1 July 1964.
What was Thomas Hamilton's occupation?
Thomas Hamilton was an association football player.
What nationality was Thomas Hamilton?
Thomas Hamilton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Hamilton (footballer, born 1906)
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