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Thomas Vallance

1924 – 1980

English footballer

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About Thomas Vallance

Lived 1924 – 1980 (aged 55–56). Thomas Vallance was a British association football player.

Career Vallance was born in Stoke-on-Trent, and was the son of Jimmy Vallance, the trainer at Stoke City. Vallance began his career at Stoke City during the Second World War. He moved to Torquay United in 1945, playing in the FA Cup First Round, second leg tie which Torquay drew away to Newport County to lose 2–1 on aggregate in November 1945 . He left Torquay before playing a league game and subsequently joined Arsenal in 1947. Mainly a reserve, he finally made his league debut on 4 September 1948 in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield United after Arsenal's regular left-winger, Denis Compton had been injured. He shared the left wing position with Ian McPherson that season, playing 14 times and scoring twice, but played just once the following season as McPherson and Compton monopolised the left wing position. After several more seasons in Arsenal's reserves, he left the club on a free transfer in 1953.

Vallance was the brother-in-law of England international Stanley Matthews — Vallance's sister, Betty, had married Matthews in 1934.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1980
Also known as
Thomas Henshall Wilson Vallance

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Vallance?

English footballer (1924-1980)

When was Thomas Vallance born?

Thomas Vallance was born on 28 March 1924 in Stoke-on-Trent.

When did Thomas Vallance die?

Thomas Vallance died in 1980.

What was Thomas Vallance's occupation?

Thomas Vallance was an association football player.

What nationality was Thomas Vallance?

Thomas Vallance was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Vallance

· Wikidata: Q7794651

· DBpedia: Thomas Vallance

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