Tom Stanford Explained

Tom Stanford
Fullname:Thomas Stanford
Birth Date:1860
Birth Place:Stoke-upon-Trent, England
Position:Full back
Clubs1:Tunstall Park
Years2:1883–1884
Clubs3:Congleton

Thomas Stanford (born 1860) was an English footballer who played for Stoke.[1]

Career

Stanford was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played for Tunstall Park before joining Stoke in 1883. He played in the club's first competitive match in the FA Cup against Manchester in a 2–1 defeat.[1] At the end of the 1883–84 season he joined Congleton.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.