Tom Thomas (rugby league)

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For other people with the same name, see Tommy Thomas.

Tom Thomas
Personal information
Full nameTom Thomas
Bornunknown
Aberavon, Wales
Diedunknown
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1906–08 Wigan 35 14 11 64
1908–≤11 Merthyr Tydfil
Total 35 14 11 0 64

Tom "Tommy" Thomas (birth unknown) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at club level for Wigan and Merthyr Tydfil, as a centre.

Background

Tom Thomas was born in Aberavon, Wales.

Club career

Tom Thomas made his début for Wigan in the 26-11 victory over the Rochdale Hornets at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 25 December 1906, he scored his first try for Wigan (two tries) in the 37-3 victory over Liverpool City at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 2 January 1907, he scored his last try for Wigan in the 6-13 defeat by Barrow at Cavendish Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday 1 February 1908, and he played his last match for Wigan in the 11-5 victory over Warrington at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 15 February 1908.[1] Tom Thomas transferred from Wigan to Merthyr Tydfil during the 1908–09 season for £60 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £21,100 in 2013),[2] an amount that the Merthyr Tydfil's treasurer claimed he paid himself.[3]

Notable tour matches

Tom Thomas played at centre in Wigan's 12-8 victory over New Zealand at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 November 1907.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds". Measuring Worth. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ^ Peter Lush, David Farrar (1998). "Tries in the Valley: A History of Rugby League in Wales [Page-20]". London League Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-9526064-3-7
  4. ^ "1907 Tour Match: Wigan 12 New Zealand 8". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.