About Tom Leslie
Lived 1885 – 1948 (aged 62–63). Tom Leslie was a British association football player.
Thomas Scott Leslie (26 February 1884 – 27 August 1961) was a Scottish footballer who played for Vale of Clyde, Tottenham Hotspur, Leyton, Gillingham, Clyde and Caerphilly.
Career Leslie began his playing career at Vale of Clyde before joining Tottenham Hotspur in May 1908. He was signed as cover for Jabez Darnell and didn't make his debut until 10 October 1908 in an away league match against Brentford which finished in a 1–1 draw. The defender was mainly in the Tottenham reserves and only played a total of 12 matches for Tottenham between 1908 and 1911 He went on to make appearances at Leyton, Gillingham, Clyde (on a short loan during World War I, during which the Scottish Football League continued) and finally Caerphilly.
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Who was Tom Leslie?
Scottish footballer (1885-1948)
When was Tom Leslie born?
Tom Leslie was born on 18 August 1885 in Tollcross.
When did Tom Leslie die?
Tom Leslie died in 1948 in Enfield, London.
What was Tom Leslie's occupation?
Tom Leslie was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Leslie?
Tom Leslie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Leslie. https://biography.guide/tom-leslie/
MLA: "Tom Leslie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-leslie/.
Chicago: "Tom Leslie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-leslie/.
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