Tom Watson (footballer, born 1870)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Watson | ||
| Date of birth | 1870 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | April 1902 (aged 31–32) | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Yardley Victoria | |||
| 189?–1895 | Small Heath | 2 | (0) |
| Birmingham City Police | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas Watson (1870 – April 1902) was an English
Watson was born in the
Charles Partridge in a home game against Blackburn Rovers which finished as a 1–1 draw. In the next, and his last, game Small Heath conceded five goals to Derby County.[3]
Watson joined Birmingham City Police in 1895, rising to the rank of sergeant,[2] played for their football team,[1] and often used to police Small Heath's matches. He died in Birmingham in 1902.[2]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Matthews, p. 142.