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Tony Carroll

b. 1906

Scottish former footballer (born 1906)

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About Tony Carroll

Born 1906. Tony Carroll was a British association football player.

James "Tony" Carroll was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Strathclyde, Belfast Celtic, Shelbourne, Clyde, Leicester City, Luton Town and Ayr United. A small and fast winger, he was part of a Leicester City team that won Football League Division Two in 1936–37. During World War II he was declared "Lost at Sea" but was rescued, and went on to work as a crane operator in Glasgow.

Honours Leicester City Football League Division Two champions: 1936–37

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Who was Tony Carroll?

Scottish former footballer (born 1906)

When was Tony Carroll born?

Tony Carroll was born on 31 October 1906 in Glasgow.

What was Tony Carroll's occupation?

Tony Carroll was an association football player.

What nationality was Tony Carroll?

Tony Carroll was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tony Carroll

· Wikidata: Q7822031

· DBpedia: Tony Carroll (footballer)

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