About Tommy Gale
Lived 1920 – 1975 (aged 54). Tommy Gale was a British association football player.
Career
Born in Washington, County Durham, Gale played for Gateshead as an amateur before joining Sheffield Wednesday in the Football League in April 1945. He made six league appearances for Wednesday before joining York City in August 1947. He was captain for two seasons, and after making 80 appearances he signed for Scarborough in June 1949.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Gale?
footballer (1920-1975)
When was Tommy Gale born?
Tommy Gale was born on 4 November 1920 in Washington.
When did Tommy Gale die?
Tommy Gale died on 29 January 1975 in Bath.
What was Tommy Gale's occupation?
Tommy Gale was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Gale?
Tommy Gale was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Gale (footballer, born 1920)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Gale. https://biography.guide/tommy-gale-association-football-player/
MLA: "Tommy Gale." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-gale-association-football-player/.
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