About Tommy Barber
Lived 1888 – 1925 (aged 37). Tommy Barber was a British association football player.
Thomas Barber (20 February 1888 – 18 September 1925) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa, Bolton Wanderers, Merthyr Town and Walsall as a half back or inside left.
Barber attended Todd's Nook School. before suffering gunshot wounds to the legs at Guillemont. Barber was evacuated to Britain and after recovering in Aberdeen, He scored Villa's first goal of the 1913-14 season in a 1–1 draw against Manchester City at Villa Park.
He scored the winning goal for Aston Villa in the 1913 FA Cup Final.
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Honours Bolton Wanderers Football League Second Division: 1908–09 Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1910–11 Aston Villa FA Cup: 1912–13
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Barber?
English football player (1886-1925)
When was Tommy Barber born?
Tommy Barber was born on 20 February 1888 in South Moor.
When did Tommy Barber die?
Tommy Barber died on 18 September 1925 in Nuneaton.
What was Tommy Barber's occupation?
Tommy Barber was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Barber?
Tommy Barber was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Barber. https://biography.guide/tommy-barber-association-football-player/
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