Tom Watson (footballer, born 1870)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Watson | ||
| Date of birth | 1870 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | April 1902 (aged 31–32) | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| – | Yardley Victoria | ||
| 189x–1895 | Small Heath | 2 | (0) |
| – | Birmingham City Police | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Thomas "Tom" Watson (1870 – April 1902) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath as a goalkeeper.[1]
Watson was born in the Yardley Wood district of Birmingham. He grew up to be an all-round athlete, and was actively involved in organising local athletics meetings. He played for Small Heath as an amateur,[2] making two appearances in the First Division in the 1894–95 season. Watson's debut came on 2 March 1895, deputising for regular goalkeeper Charles Partridge in a home game against Blackburn Rovers which finished as a 1–1 draw. In the next, and his last, game Small Heath conceded five goals to Derby County.[3]
Watson joined Birmingham City Police in 1895, rising to the rank of sergeant,[2] played for their football team,[1] and often used to police Small Heath's matches. He died in Birmingham in 1902.[2]