Tom Davis (footballer, born 1901) explained

Tom Davis
Fullname:Thomas John Davis
Birth Date:c. 1901
Birth Place:Bucknall, Staffordshire, England
Position:Centre-half
Years1:1923–1925
Clubs1:Port Vale
Caps1:14
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Stafford Rangers

Thomas John Davis (born c. 1901; date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played at centre-half for Port Vale and Stafford Rangers in the 1920s.

Early life

Thomas John Davis was born around 1900 or 1901, the eldest of three children to Mary Alice Talbot and Thomas Davis, and half-brother to nine siblings born to Mary Alice and her second husband, Thomas Stevenson. His nephew, John Poole, would also become a professional footballer.[1]

Career

Davis joined Port Vale in August 1923.[2] He made his first-team debut in a 1–0 victory over Clapton Orient at The Old Recreation Ground on 10 November 1923.[2] He was a regular in the Vale first-team until losing his place in March 1924. He was released at the end of the 1924–25 season with 14 Second Division appearances to his name.[2] He moved on to Stafford Rangers, before becoming a committee member of the Stoke-on-Trent Electricity Sports Club.[2]

Career statistics

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Notes and References

  1. News: Jackson . Barry . Great-uncle Tom played for Port Vale in the 1920s . The Way We Were . The Sentinel . 8 December 2018.
  2. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 81. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.