Tom Evans (footballer, born 1907) explained

Tom Evans
Fullname:Thomas Evans
Birth Date:28 November 1907
Birth Place:Ton Pentre, Wales
Position:Right half
Height:5 ft 6+1/2 in[1]
Years3:1927–
Years4:–1929
Years5:1929–1936
Years6:1937–?
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Caps5:94
Goals5:4

Thomas Evans (28 November 1907 – 1993) was a professional footballer.

Evans was born in Ton Pentre, and played for Ton Pentre, Leytonstone, Northfleet, Tottenham HotspurBook: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records. 2004 . soccerdata . 1-899468-63-3. 85.

Playing career

Evans began his career at Welsh club Ton Pentre before joining non league Leytonstone. In 1927 he made the move to Tottenham Hotspur which was to be his first spell at White Hart Lane. Evans joined Spurs nursery club Northfleet United [2] before rejoining the Spurs in 1929. The right half featured in 101 games and scored on four occasions for the club in all competitions.[3] After leaving the Spurs in 1936, Evans ended his career by opening and continuing to run his garage.

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Spurs. The Hall-mark of soccer . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vi . Newspapers.com.
  2. http://www.soccer-history.co.uk/arsenaltottenhamnursery.pdf Kent's nursery clubs
  3. http://www.topspurs.com/thfc-fp-index.htm