English rugby league footballer
For the English rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s, see
Tom White (rugby). For other people with the same name, see
Thomas White.
Thomas White (1 August 1893 – 1927) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at club level for St. Helens, as a wing, centre, stand-off, or scrum-half.[1]
Background
Tom White was born in Prescot, Lancashire, England, he was the manager of the St. Helens branch of Messrs. W & T Avery Ltd.'s Weights and Measures, he died aged 33 at home on Crab Street, St. Helens of a heart attack following an attempt to kick start his motorbike outside W & T Avery Ltd. on Claughton Street, St. Helens, Lancashire, England.
Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Tom White played at centre in St Helens' 3-37 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1915 Challenge Cup Final during the 1914–15 season at Watersheddings, Oldham on Saturday 1 May 1915, in front of a crowd of 8,000.[citation needed]
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