About Tommy Veitch
Lived 1949 – 1987 (aged 38). Tommy Veitch was a British association football player.
Thomas Veitch (16 October 1949 – 16 October 1987) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Active in Scotland, England and the United States, Veitch made over 250 career league appearances.
Career Born in Edinburgh, Veitch began his career with Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, turning professional with Heart of Midlothian in 1968. Veitch also played in Scotland for Greenock Morton, Airdrieonians and Queen of the South, in England for Tranmere Rovers, Halifax Town and Hartlepool United, and in the United States for the Denver Dynamos, before retiring from professional football in 1981.
Later life and death Veitch died on 16 October 1987, his 38th birthday.
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Who was Tommy Veitch?
Scottish footballer (1949-1987)
When was Tommy Veitch born?
Tommy Veitch was born on 16 October 1949 in Edinburgh.
When did Tommy Veitch die?
Tommy Veitch died on 16 October 1987 in Clydebank.
What was Tommy Veitch's occupation?
Tommy Veitch was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Veitch?
Tommy Veitch was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Veitch. https://biography.guide/tommy-veitch/
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