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Tommy Lang

1906 – 1988

Scottish footballer (born 1906)

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Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 82). Tommy Lang was a British association football player.

Thomas Lang (3 April 1906, date of death unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played for Newcastle United, Huddersfield Town, Manchester United, Swansea City and Queen of the South. He was born in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

It is perhaps at Newcastle United that Lang is best known, having helped them to victory in the 1932 FA Cup Final victory over Arsenal. Lang scored one and created the other in the 2–1 victory over Chelsea in the semi-final. Lang left Newcastle for Huddersfield Town in 1934, playing there for a year before joining Manchester United in 1935. In two years with Manchester United, Lang played just 12 times, scoring once.

Lang joined Swansea Town in April 1937. He then joined Queen of the South in the summer of 1938 as one of the first signings of new manager Jimmy McKinnell Sr. 1938-39 was the first time Queens hit top spot in the Scottish Football league. Queens finished that season sixth in Scotland's top division, a feat since equalled only in 1955–56. Lang equal top scored that season with 16 goals.

After the Second World War, Lang signed for Ipswich Town. He played for Ipswich for one season, scoring one goal in five league appearances, before becoming the club's trainer.

His son Gavin was also a footballer, who played for Chester City in the 1950s.

Honours Newcastle United FA Cup: 1931–32

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Who was Tommy Lang?

Scottish footballer (born 1906)

When was Tommy Lang born?

Tommy Lang was born on 3 April 1906 in Larkhall.

When did Tommy Lang die?

Tommy Lang died on 12 May 1988.

What was Tommy Lang's occupation?

Tommy Lang was an association football player.

What nationality was Tommy Lang?

Tommy Lang was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tommy Lang

· Wikidata: Q7819607

· DBpedia: Tommy Lang (footballer, born 1906)

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