Tom Perry (footballer)

Thomas Henry Perry (12 August 1871 – 18 July 1927) was an English international footballer, who played as a right half.

Tom Perry

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Henry Perry[1]
Date of birth	12 August 1871
Place of birth	West Bromwich, England
Date of death	18 July 1927 (aged 55)
Place of death	West Bromwich, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s)	Right half
Youth career
	Christ Church School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Christ Church
	West Bromwich Baptists
	Stourbridge
1890–1901	West Bromwich Albion
1901–1903	Aston Villa	28	(1)
National team
1898	England	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early and personal life

Perry was born in West Bromwich on 12 August 1871,[2] the fifth of nine children.[1] He was one of five brothers to play football, including older brother Charlie.[1] He worked as a spring balance maker and was married with four daughters.[1]

Career

Perry played locally for Christ Church School, Christ Church, West Bromwich Baptists and Stourbridge, and professionally for West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa.[1][2] He was transferred to Aston Villa for £50 for the 1901–02 season.[2] He retired due to injury in 1903.[2] With West Brom he was a runner-up in the 1894–95 FA Cup.[1] He also earned representative honours for the Football League.[1]

He earned one cap for England on 28 March 1898.[1][3]

References

1. "England Players - Tom Perry". www.englandfootballonline.com.
2. "Aston Villa Player Database". www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com.
3. Tom Perry at Englandstats.com