Thomas Percival Griffiths (21 February 1906 – 25 December 1981
) was a
Welsh
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international
footballer
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of the 1930s.
Tom Griffiths was born in
Moss Valley, Wrexham
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. A center-half, Griffiths was a tall, rangy player who joined home-town club
Wrexham
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in 1922, transferring to
Everton in 1926. Despite his efforts, the Merseysiders were relegated at the end of that season. After 78 games for the Toffees, Griffiths was sold to
Bolton Wanderers, where he faced a relegation battle again, and he played 48 League games for Wanderers.
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on 21 occasions, Griffiths scored three goals in the course of his international career.
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1906 births
1981 deaths
Footballers from Wrexham
Welsh men's footballers
Wales men's international footballers
Wrexham A.F.C. players
Everton F.C. players
Bolton Wanderers F.C. players
Middlesbrough F.C. players
Aston Villa F.C. players
English Football League players
Men's association football defenders
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