About Tom Kay
Lived 1892 – 1940 (aged 47–48). Tom Kay was a British association football player.
Thomas Kay (November 1892 – 1940) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.
Career Kay was born in Mossley and played amateur football with Walkden before joining Bolton Wanderers but due to the outbreak of World War I was never able to make an appearance for Bolton. After the war he joined Stoke and was an ever-present in 1919–20 making 43 appearances he continued to be 1st choice in 1920–21 making 70 constitutive appearances. He was dropped by manager Arthur Shallcross after he conceded five goals against Bristol City and only played in six matches in 1921–22 before being released at the end of the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Kay?
English footballer (1892-1940)
When was Tom Kay born?
Tom Kay was born on 1 November 1892 in Mossley.
When did Tom Kay die?
Tom Kay died in 1940.
What was Tom Kay's occupation?
Tom Kay was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Kay?
Tom Kay was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Kay (footballer, born 1892)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Kay. https://biography.guide/tom-kay/
MLA: "Tom Kay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-kay/.
Chicago: "Tom Kay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-kay/.
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