About Tommy McDermott
Lived 1878 – 1961 (aged 83). Tommy McDermott was a British association football player.
Thomas McDermott (12 January 1878 – 30 June 1961) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career Born in Bridgeton, Glasgow, McDermott spent his early career with Cambuslang Hibernian, Dundee, Celtic (winning the British League Cup and playing on the losing side in the 1902 Scottish Cup Final), Everton of England's top division (making 29 appearances in 1904–05 as the team missed out on the Football League title by a point) and second-tier, newly-formed Chelsea.
After a second spell at Dundee (where they were Scottish Football League runners-up in 1906–07), he joined Bradford City from Hibernian in February 1908. He made 8 league appearances for the West Yorkshire club, scoring once. followed by Forfar Athletic and the newly-formed Dundee Hibernian.
He later returned to the north-west of England, playing with amateur teams Anfield Royal, Back in Scotland, he then signed for Vale of Leven and Broxburn Shamrock
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy McDermott?
(1878-1961)
When was Tommy McDermott born?
Tommy McDermott was born on 12 January 1878 in Glasgow.
When did Tommy McDermott die?
Tommy McDermott died on 30 June 1961.
What was Tommy McDermott's occupation?
Tommy McDermott was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy McDermott?
Tommy McDermott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy McDermott (footballer, born 1878)
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