About Tommy McDonald
Lived 1895 – 1969 (aged 73–74). Tommy McDonald was a British association football player.
Thomas Henry McDonald (25 September 1895 – 1969) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career McDonald was born in Inverness, Scotland and played for Rangers in his early career; the Glasgow club won the Scottish Football League in both the seasons he was with them, but he only had a minor role in each.
He is best known for his time at Newcastle United who he joined in 1921 and was to spend a decade with the club. At 5' 8" he was one of Newcastle's taller forwards of the time. He made his debut on 5 March 1921 against Middlesbrough. Whilst on Tyneside he made 367 appearances for the club and scored 113 goals. He won the FA Cup in 1924 and the old First Division Championship in 1926–27. He joined York City in May 1931.
Honours Newcastle United FA Cup: 1923–24
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy McDonald?
Footballer (1895-1969)
When was Tommy McDonald born?
Tommy McDonald was born on 25 September 1895 in Inverness.
When did Tommy McDonald die?
Tommy McDonald died in 1969 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What was Tommy McDonald's occupation?
Tommy McDonald was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy McDonald?
Tommy McDonald was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy McDonald (footballer, born 1895)
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