About Tom McInnes
Lived 1873 – 1937 (aged 64). Tom McInnes was a British association football player.
Life and career McInnes moved to Newcastle upon Tyne aged 16, mainly to find work as a rivetter.
In 1892, McInnes joined Nottingham Forest, newly elected to the First Division of the Football League as champions of the Football Alliance. He played in their first league match, on 3 September 1892 against Everton. He was part of the Forest team that won the 1898 FA Cup Final, defeating favourites Derby County 3–1. According to The Times, Forest "playing a remarkably fine game, went near to outclassing Derby County" in "an upset of public form". McInnes remained with Forest for seven seasons in all, scoring 58 goals from 185 appearances in the League and FA Cup. During his time with Forest, McInnes attracted the attention of the Scotland national football team selectors.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom McInnes?
footballer (1873-1937)
When was Tom McInnes born?
Tom McInnes was born on 8 July 1873 in Bowling.
When did Tom McInnes die?
Tom McInnes died on 1 December 1937 in Dalmuir.
What was Tom McInnes's occupation?
Tom McInnes was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom McInnes?
Tom McInnes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom McInnes (footballer, born 1873)
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