| Tom Smith | |
| Fullname: | Thomas Smith |
| Birth Date: | 26 November 1876 |
| Birth Place: | Maryport, Cumberland, England |
| Position: | Outside right |
| Years1: | 1895–1897 |
| Clubs1: | Preston North End |
| Caps1: | 53 |
| Goals1: | 8 |
| Years2: | 1898–1902 |
| Clubs2: | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Caps2: | 88 |
| Goals2: | 17 |
| Years3: | 1903–? |
| Clubs3: | Preston North End |
| Caps3: | 8 |
| Goals3: | 3 |
| Clubs4: | Carlisle United |
Tom Smith (26 November 1876 – 1937) was a professional footballer who played for Preston North End, Tottenham Hotspur and Carlisle United.[1]
Smith began his career at Preston North End in 1895 where he played 53 matches and scored on eight occasions up till 1897. Whilst at Preston, Smith played alongside his namesake, who subsequently joined Southampton.
The outside right went on to join Tottenham Hotspur. He was part of the squad that won the Southern League in 1899–1900 season,[2] and featured in both matches in the 1901 FA Cup Final and scored the second Lilywhite's goal in their cup winning replay. He rejoined Preston in 1903 and played a further eight matches, scoring three goals. He later played for Carlisle United before ending his career at Maryport Tradesmen.
Tom Smith's Tottenham Hotspur 1901 FA Cup Winning Medal was up for auction on 26 October 2015 at Graham Budd Auctions, London.[3]
Smith is the older brother of James Lomas, who played rugby league for Salford, and captained the first Great Britain team to tour Australia and New Zealand.[4]
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