• Source: Tom Thomas (rugby league)

      • 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. 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), an amount that the Merthyr Tydfil's treasurer claimed he paid himself.


      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.


      References




      External links


      Search for "Thomas" at rugbyleagueproject.org

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