Thomas Hill (footballer, born 1901) explained

Thomas Hill
Fullname:Thomas Hill[1]
Birth Date:1901
Birth Place:Bradford, England
Height:[2]
Position:Right half
Years1:–1921
Clubs1:Bolton United
Years2:1921–1924
Clubs2:Bradford City
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Years3:1924–1926
Clubs3:Walsall
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:1926–1928
Clubs4:York City
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Totalcaps:29
Totalgoals:0

Thomas Hill (born 1901) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. He was also known as Tommy Hill[1] and Tom Hill.[3]

Career

Born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, Hill signed for Bradford City in October 1921 after playing with Bolton United, leaving the club in July 1924 to sign for Walsall.[4] During his time with Bradford City he made 12 appearances in the Football League.[5] He went on to play 15 Football League matches for Walsall,[1] before joining Midland League club York City in 1926.[3] He made his debut in a 3–3 away draw with Long Eaton on 19 April 1927, with his second and final appearance coming almost a year later on 29 February 1928 in a 4–2 home win over Mexborough.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2004 . Tony Brown . Nottingham . 978-1-899468-67-6 . 125.
  2. News: The lure of promotion. Bradford City . Athletic News . Manchester . 13 August 1923 . 6.
  3. Book: Dave . Windross . Martin . Jarred . Citizens and Minstermen: A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997 . 1997 . Citizen Publications . Selby . 978-0-9531005-0-7 . 141.
  4. Book: Frost, Terry . Bradford City: A Complete Record 1903–1988 . 1988 . Breedon Books . Derby . 978-0-907969-38-9 . 399.
  5. Book: Frost . Bradford City: A Complete Record 1903–1988 . 383.