About Tommy Tait
Lived 1879 – 1942 (aged 63). Tommy Tait was a British association football player.
Thomas Somerville Tait (13 September 1879 – 2 October 1942) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Sunderland and the Scotland national football team as a right half.
Club career Raised in Lanarkshire, Tait began his career locally with Airdrieonians, then moved to England to join Bristol Rovers in 1903. He transferred to Sunderland three years later and made his debut for the club on 1 September 1906 against Newcastle United in a 4–2 win at St. James' Park. Tait played for Sunderland from 1906 to 1912, though he didn't win a trophy; he made 181 league appearances and scored 3 goals while at Roker Park. His later clubs included Dundee. Tait made his only appearance for Scotland against Wales in a 2–2 draw on 6 March 1911 at Ninian Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Tait?
Scottish footballer (1879-1942)
When was Tommy Tait born?
Tommy Tait was born on 13 September 1879 in Carluke.
When did Tommy Tait die?
Tommy Tait died on 2 October 1942 in Cleland.
What was Tommy Tait's occupation?
Tommy Tait was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Tait?
Tommy Tait was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Tait (footballer, born 1879)
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