About Tommy Thorpe
Lived 1881 – 1953 (aged 72). Tommy Thorpe was a British association football player and cricketer.
Thomas Thorpe (19 May 1881 – 28 September 1953) born in Attercliffe, Yorkshire, was an English footballer and cricketer. Thorpe's batting style is unknown, whilst in football he was a goalkeeper.
Football Thorpe played football for Rawmarsh Athletic
In 1909, after Barnsley failed to meet his terms, he was transferred to Northampton Town in the Southern League. After the war, he continued to play for Northampton including their first season in the Football League in Division 3 in 1920–21. He had no success in these matches, scoring just 11 runs at an average of 3.66, with a high score of 6. However, Northamptonshire won two of these matches, and drew against Yorkshire during which match he faced another ex-Doncaster Rovers player, Alonzo Drake.
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Who was Tommy Thorpe?
Cricketer and footballer (1881-1953)
When was Tommy Thorpe born?
Tommy Thorpe was born on 19 May 1881 in Attercliffe.
When did Tommy Thorpe die?
Tommy Thorpe died on 28 September 1953 in Worksop.
What was Tommy Thorpe's occupation?
Tommy Thorpe was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Tommy Thorpe?
Tommy Thorpe was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Thorpe. https://biography.guide/tommy-thorpe/
MLA: "Tommy Thorpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-thorpe/.
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