Tom Jarvie
Scottish footballer, veterinary surgeon and television personality
About Tom Jarvie
Lived 1916 – 2011 (aged 94). Tom Jarvie was a British association football player, association football coach and veterinarian.
Thomas Jarvie (8 June 1916 – 1 February 2011) was a Scottish professional footballer, veterinary surgeon and television personality.
Early and personal life Born in Glasgow and raised in Douglas, South Lanarkshire, Jarvie was married with two sons.
Football career After beginning his career in Junior football with Douglas Water Thistle, before turning professional in 1935 with Hamilton Academical. Due to the disruptive effect that World War II had on football, Jarvie played a number of unofficial wartime games for Rangers, Hibernian, Falkirk and Third Lanark. Jarvie also worked as a vet for TV show Blue Peter.
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Who was Tom Jarvie?
Scottish footballer, veterinary surgeon and television personality (1916-2011)
When was Tom Jarvie born?
Tom Jarvie was born on 8 June 1916 in Glasgow.
When did Tom Jarvie die?
Tom Jarvie died on 1 February 2011 in Crawley.
What was Tom Jarvie's occupation?
Tom Jarvie was an association football player, association football coach and veterinarian.
What nationality was Tom Jarvie?
Tom Jarvie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Jarvie. https://biography.guide/tom-jarvie/
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