Tommy Becton Explained

Tommy Becton
Fullname:Thomas Becton
Birth Date:1878
Birth Place:Preston, England
Death Date: (aged 78–79)
Death Place:Fulwood, England
Position:Inside left/Outside left
Years1:1897–1898
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Years2:1898–1899
Caps2:24
Goals2:7
Years3:1899–1900
Caps3:14
Goals3:7
Years4:1900–1901
Years5:1901–1902
Caps5:25
Goals5:3
Years6:1902–?
Years9:1906-1908
Caps9:87
Goals9:6

Thomas Becton (1878–11 August 1957) was a professional footballer, who played in The Football League for Preston North End, New Brighton Tower and Sunderland, as well as playing professionally for a number of teams outside the Football League.

Becton was a forward, who played in the inside left and outside left positions, starting out with his home town club, Preston North End. He moved to the now-defunct New Brighton Tower in 1898, and to Sunderland a year later.[1] Following this he played for a series of non-Football League clubs, starting with Kettering Town in 1900. He moved to Southern League side Bristol Rovers in 1901, before returning to Kettering after a year.[2]

He went on to play for Oswaldtwistle Rovers and Colne, and ended his career playing with Rossendale United.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce . Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888–1939 . 2004 . SoccerData . . 1-899468-67-6 . 21.
  2. Book: Byrne . Stephen . Jay . Mike . Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003 . 2003 . . . 0-7524-2717-2 . 489.