Thomas White (1 August 1893 – 1927) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at club level for St. Helens ( Heritage No. 228), as a , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, 6, or 7.

Background

Tom White was born in

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, England, he was the manager of the St. Helens branch of

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. W & T Avery Ltd.'s Weights and Measures, he died aged 33 at home on Crab Street, St. Helens of a

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following an attempt to

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his

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outside W & T Avery Ltd. on Claughton Street, St. Helens,

, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Tom White played left-, i.e. number 4, in St. Helens' 3-37 defeat by

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in the

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Challenge Cup Final during the 1914–15 season at

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on Saturday 1 May 1915, in front of a crowd of 8,000.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:White, Thomas 1893 births 1927 deaths English rugby league players Rugby league centres Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Prescot Rugby league wingers St Helens R.F.C. players