Tommy Gemmell (footballer, born 1930)

Tommy Gemmell (2 July 1930 – 8 January 2004)[4] was a Scottish footballer, who played as an inside forward for St Mirren for his whole senior career. Gemmell, who made over 250 league appearances for the club, helped St Mirren win the 1959 Scottish Cup Final.

This article is about the former St Mirren player. For the former Celtic player, see Tommy Gemmell.
Tommy Gemmell
Personal information
Full name Thomas Gemmell
Date of birth (1930-07-02)2 July 1930
Place of birth Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Date of death 8 January 2004(2004-01-08) (aged 73)
Place of death Patna, Ayrshire, Scotland
Position(s) Inside forward
Youth career
–1951 Irvine Meadow
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1962 St Mirren 264 (71)
National team
1952[1] Scotland B 1 (0)
1955[2] Scotland B vs A trial 1 (1)
1955 Scotland 2 (1)
1958[3] Scottish League XI 1 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He also played for the Scotland national football team twice in May 1955, scoring one goal.[5]

See also

References
  1. Scotland B player Gemmell, Tommy, FitbaStats
  2. Easter Road game should not have been played, Glasgow Herald (page 4), 22 February 1955
  3. SFL player Thomas Gemmell, London Hearts Supporters Club
  4. Rollin, Jack (2004). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2004−2005. Headline Books. p. 1025. ISBN 0-7553-1311-9.
  5. Tommy Gemmell at the Scottish Football Association
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