Tom Thomas (rugby league)

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Tom Thomas
Personal information
Full name Tom Thomas
Nickname Tommy
Born Aberavon, Wales
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1906–08 Wigan 35 14 11 64
1908–≥08 Merthyr Tydfil
Total 35 14 11 0 64
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Tom Thomas (born in Aberavon) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at club level for Wigan, and Merthyr Tydfil, as a Centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Club career

Tom Thomas joined Merthyr Tydfil from Wigan during the 1908–09 season for £60 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £21,100 in 2013),[1] an amount that the Merthyr Tydfil's treasurer claimed he paid himself.[2]

Notable tour matches

Tom Thomas played Centre, i.e. number 4, in Wigan's 12-8 victory over New Zealand at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 November 1907.[3]

References

  1. "Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds". Measuring Worth. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. Peter Lush, David Farrar (1998). "Tries in the Valley: A History of Rugby League in Wales [Page-20]". London League Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-9526064-3-7
  3. "1907 Tour Match: Wigan 12 New Zealand 8". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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