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Tommy Priestley

1911 – 1985

Northern Irish footballer

Association football player
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About Tommy Priestley

Lived 1911 – 1985 (aged 74). Tommy Priestley was a British association football player.

Thomas James Montgomery Priestley (11 March 1911 – 28 July 1985) was a Northern Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a striker.

Personal life Born in Belfast, Priestley wore a rugby-style skull cap to cover his premature baldness.

Career

Club career Priestley began his senior career with Coleraine in 1928, after moving there from Cookstown. Priestley moved to Linfield in 1932, before signing with English side Chelsea just a year later. Priestley only spent one season with Chelsea - making 23 appearances in The Football League - before returning to Ireland with Shelbourne.

International career Priestley earned two caps for Ireland between 1932 and 1933.

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Important facts

Born
11 March 1911, Belfast
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 July 1985, Belfast
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
Thomas James Montgomery Priestley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tommy Priestley?

Northern Irish footballer (1911–1985)

When was Tommy Priestley born?

Tommy Priestley was born on 11 March 1911 in Belfast.

When did Tommy Priestley die?

Tommy Priestley died on 28 July 1985 in Belfast.

What was Tommy Priestley's occupation?

Tommy Priestley was an association football player.

What nationality was Tommy Priestley?

Tommy Priestley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tommy Priestley

· Wikidata: Q7819786

· DBpedia: Tommy Priestley

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