Thomas Hamilton (1906–1964) was a Scottish footballer best known for his time with

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. He was a

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Career

Hamilton began his career at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. He joined

in 1923, but had to wait until 31 October 1925 to make his debut; the gamed ended in a 1–0 away defeat to

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. During the

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in front of a crowd of 118,115 he made an important save to deny

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whilst the game was goalless. Rangers went on to win the match 4–0 with a brace from

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and Davie Meiklejohn and

Bob McPhail Robert Lowe McPhail (25 October 1905 – 24 August 2000) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside-left for Airdrieonians, Rangers and the Scotland national team. Career Airdrieonians Born on 25 October 1905, in Barrhead, McPhail s ...

scoring one apiece. Whilst at Ibrox he won five

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, four

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s and six Charity Cups. He left in 1934 after making 286 appearances for the club in the two major competitions.(Rangers player) Hamilton, Tom
FitbaStats His final senior club was

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. Hamilton won one

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cap, in 1932 against

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* 1906 births 1964 deaths Footballers from Renfrew Scotland men's international footballers Rangers F.C. players Falkirk F.C. players Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C. players Scottish men's footballers Scottish Junior Football Association players Men's association football goalkeepers Scottish Football League players Date of birth missing Date of death missing Place of death missing 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-goalkeeper-stub