About Tom Thornton
Lived 1885 – 1951 (aged 65–66). Tom Thornton was a British association football player.
Career Thornton was born in Birmingham and played amateur football with Kingstanding Swifts before joining Crewe Alexandra. After an unsuccessful spell in Crewe, Baxter joined Stoke and played 20 times for the "Potters" scoring once during the 1910–11 season. He later played for Newport County.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Thornton?
English footballer (1885-1951)
When was Tom Thornton born?
Tom Thornton was born in 1885 in Birmingham.
When did Tom Thornton die?
Tom Thornton died in 1951 in Birmingham.
What was Tom Thornton's occupation?
Tom Thornton was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Thornton?
Tom Thornton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Thornton (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Thornton. https://biography.guide/tom-thornton-association-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-thornton-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Thornton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-thornton-association-football-player/.
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