Name Tom Thomas | Role Rugby league | |
Tom Thomas (born in Aberavon) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, playing at club level for Wigan, and Merthyr Tydfil, as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.
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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), an amount that the Merthyr Tydfil's treasurer claimed he paid himself.
Notable tour matches
Tom Thomas played left-centre, i.e. number 4, in Wigan's 12-8 victory over New Zealand at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 November 1907.
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