Tom White (rugby league, born 1893)

For the English rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s, see Tom White (rugby). For other people with the same name, see Thomas White.

Tom White

Personal information
Full name	Thomas White
Born	1 August 1893 Prescot, England
Died	≤25 February 1927 (aged 33) St. Helens, England
Playing information
Position	Wing, Centre, Stand-off, Scrum-half
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1913–20 St. Helens 48 10 0 0 30

Thomas White (1 August 1893 – 1927) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at club level for St. Helens (Heritage No. 228), as a wing, centre, stand-off, or scrum-half, i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, 6, or 7.

Background

Tom White was born in Prescot, Lancashire, England, he was the manager of the St. Helens branch of Messrs. W & T Avery Ltd.'s Weights and Measures, he died aged 33 at home on Crab Street, St. Helens of a heart attack following an attempt to kick start his motorbike outside W & T Avery Ltd. on Claughton Street, St. Helens, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Tom White played left-centre, i.e. number 4, in St. Helens' 3-37 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1915 Challenge Cup Final during the 1914–15 season at Watersheddings, Oldham on Saturday 1 May 1915, in front of a crowd of 8,000.

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