About Tom Francis
Lived 1920 – 1996 (aged 75–76). Tom Francis was an association football player.
Thomas George Francis (20 October 1920 – April 1996) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Francis began his career with non-league club Cheltenham Town in 1938, however Francis' time at Cheltenham was interrupted by World War II. In 1946, Francis signed for Millwall, making a single Football League appearance during his time at the club. In 1947, Francis joined Chelmsford City. In the 1948–1949 season, Francis temporarily lost his place to Lew Collins, regaining it back for an FA Cup tie away to Guildford City on 13 November 1948. Francis left Chelmsford in 1949. Francis later played for Tunbridge Wells United.
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Who was Tom Francis?
(1920-1996)
When was Tom Francis born?
Tom Francis was born on 20 October 1920 in Bermondsey.
When did Tom Francis die?
Tom Francis died in 1996 in London Borough of Lambeth.
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Tom Francis was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Francis. https://biography.guide/tom-francis/
MLA: "Tom Francis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-francis/.
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