About Tommy Tait
Lived 1908 – 1976 (aged 67–68). Tommy Tait was a British association football player.
Thomas Tait (20 November 1908 – 1976) was an English footballer.
He played for Sunderland, Hetton, Middlesbrough, Southport, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Luton Town, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Reading and Torquay United.
When Tommy joined Reading, £200 of his fee was provided by the supporters club. He scored a hat-trick on debut away at local rivals Aldershot, and was top scorer for the club on his first four seasons. He was also involved in a rare sending off when he punched a Millwall defender on Boxing Day 1934.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Tait?
English footballer (1908-1976)
When was Tommy Tait born?
Tommy Tait was born on 20 November 1908 in Hetton-le-Hole.
When did Tommy Tait die?
Tommy Tait died in 1976.
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 1908)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Tait. https://biography.guide/tommy-tait/
MLA: "Tommy Tait." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-tait/.
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