About Tom Buchan
Lived 1889 – 1952 (aged 62–63). Tom Buchan was a British association football player.
Thomas Murray Buchan (September 1889 – 1952) was an English professional footballer. A left half who was also capable of playing as a right half or inside right, he played for nine clubs in his career. He was the older brother of Charlie Buchan.
Career Buchan began his career with non-League clubs Woodhall Thistle and Northfleet United. In 1911 he signed for Leyton and then Sunderland, but did not make any Football League appearances for the Black Cats.
He signed for Blackpool in 1913. He made 24 League appearances for the Seasiders, scoring two goals. In 1914 he joined nearby Bolton Wanderers, for whom he made 116 League appearances and scored fourteen goals in eight years.
He spent a season with Tranmere Rovers in 1923–24, before finishing his career with Runcorn and Atherton.
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Who was Tom Buchan?
English professional association footballer (1889-1952)
When was Tom Buchan born?
Tom Buchan was born on 1 September 1889 in Plumstead.
When did Tom Buchan die?
Tom Buchan died in 1952.
What was Tom Buchan's occupation?
Tom Buchan was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Buchan?
Tom Buchan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Buchan (footballer)
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