About Tommy Neilson
Lived 1935 – 2018 (aged 82). Tommy Neilson was a British association football player.
Thomas Neilson (15 March 1935 – 10 February 2018) was a Scottish footballer who played wing-half. Neilson played for East Fife, Dundee United and – briefly – Cowdenbeath. He emigrated to South Africa in 1970 and died there in February 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Neilson?
Footballer (1935-2018)
When was Tommy Neilson born?
Tommy Neilson was born on 15 March 1935 in Gorebridge.
When did Tommy Neilson die?
Tommy Neilson died on 10 February 2018 in Johannesburg.
What was Tommy Neilson's occupation?
Tommy Neilson was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Neilson?
Tommy Neilson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Neilson. https://biography.guide/tommy-neilson/
MLA: "Tommy Neilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-neilson/.
Chicago: "Tommy Neilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tommy-neilson/.
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