About Tommy Cable
Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 85–86). Tommy Cable was a British association football player.
Thomas Henry Cable (27 November 1900 – 1986) was a professional footballer who played for Barking, Leyton, Queens Park Rangers, Middlesex Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur and Kettering Town.
Football career Cable began his career at his local club Barking before joining Leyton. In 1925 he signed for Queens Park Rangers where he appeared in 18 matches, scoring twice. After playing for Middlesex Rangers the centre half re-joined Leyton. Cable was signed by Tottenham Hotspur in 1928 and went on to feature in 44 matches for the Lilywhites between 1928 and 1932. He joined Southampton in 1932 but did not make a first team appearance. Cable ended his playing career at Kettering Town.
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Who was Tommy Cable?
English footballer and manager (1900-1986)
When was Tommy Cable born?
Tommy Cable was born on 27 November 1900 in Barking.
When did Tommy Cable die?
Tommy Cable died in 1986.
What was Tommy Cable's occupation?
Tommy Cable was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Cable?
Tommy Cable was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Cable. https://biography.guide/tommy-cable/
MLA: "Tommy Cable." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-cable/.
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