About Tom White
Lived 1896 – 1960 (aged 63–64). Tom White was a British association football player.
V. Thomas Wilson White (September 1896 – 1960) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham and Newport County. He played as a full back.
White was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He joined Birmingham in March 1918, and played a few games in the wartime leagues. He made his debut in the Second Division on 26 October 1919, in a 1–0 defeat at home to West Ham United, deputising for Billy Ball who had been injured playing for England in a Victory international. White, described as a "slow, cumbersome defender who relied on the big clearance", lost any hope of a first-team place with the arrival of Jack Jones in the 1920 close season, and he left for Worksop Town in January 1921. He contributed to their Midland League title in 1922, and earned himself a return to the Football League with Newport County later that year. White made 44 appearances in the Third Division South for Newport before finishing off his career with Kidderminster Harriers of the Birmingham & District League.
White died in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, in 1960 aged about 63.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom White?
Professional footballer (1896-1960)
When was Tom White born?
Tom White was born on 1 September 1896 in West Bromwich.
When did Tom White die?
Tom White died in 1960 in Wednesbury.
What was Tom White's occupation?
Tom White was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom White?
Tom White was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom White (footballer, born 1896)
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