About Tommy Kelso
Lived 1882 – 1974 (aged 91). Tommy Kelso was a British association football player.
Thomas Kelso (6 May 1882 – 29 January 1974) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back for Manchester City between 1906 and February 1912.
Kelso started his career at Third Lanark before signing for Manchester City in 1906. He made his debut for Manchester City in September 1906 in a 4–1 defeat against Arsenal.
He made 139 league appearances for Manchester City and scored 3 goals. He subsequently returned to Scotland and played for Dundee, Rangers and Dumbarton.
He won one Scotland cap in 1914 in a 0–0 draw against Wales in the 1914 British Home Championship. His uncle Bob Kelso was also a Dundee player and a Scotland international.
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Who was Tommy Kelso?
Scottish footballer (1882-1974)
When was Tommy Kelso born?
Tommy Kelso was born on 6 May 1882 in Renton.
When did Tommy Kelso die?
Tommy Kelso died on 29 January 1974 in Helensburgh.
What was Tommy Kelso's occupation?
Tommy Kelso was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Kelso?
Tommy Kelso was British.
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