About Tommy Becton
Lived 1878 – 1957 (aged 78–79). Tommy Becton was a British association football player.
Thomas Becton (1878–11 August 1957) was a professional footballer, who played in The Football League for Preston North End, New Brighton Tower and Sunderland, as well as playing professionally for a number of teams outside the Football League.
Becton was a forward, who played in the inside left and outside left positions, starting out with his home town club, Preston North End. He moved to the now-defunct New Brighton Tower in 1898, and to Sunderland a year later. Following this he played for a series of non-Football League clubs, starting with Kettering Town in 1900. He moved to Southern League side Bristol Rovers in 1901, before returning to Kettering after a year.
He went on to play for Oswaldtwistle Rovers and Colne, and ended his career playing with Rossendale United.
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Who was Tommy Becton?
English footballer (1878-1957)
When was Tommy Becton born?
Tommy Becton was born in 1878 in Preston.
When did Tommy Becton die?
Tommy Becton died on 11 August 1957 in Fulwood.
What was Tommy Becton's occupation?
Tommy Becton was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Becton?
Tommy Becton was British.
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