Tom Morris (footballer, born 1884) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Henry Morris | ||
| Date of birth | 14 September 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Caistor, England | ||
| Date of death | 24 March 1918 (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Somme, France | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Haycroft Rovers | |||
| Grimsby Rovers | |||
| 1906–1907 | Grimsby Town | 28 | (0) |
| 1907–1909 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | (3) |
| 1909–1913 | Leeds City | 106 | (3) |
| 1913–1914 | Scunthorpe & Lindsey United | ||
| 1914–1915 | Coventry City | 18 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas Henry Morris (born September 14, 1884 – died March 24, 1918) was a talented English football player. He played as a centre half, which is a key defensive and midfield position. Tom played for several famous clubs like Leeds City and Grimsby Town. He also played for Brighton & Hove Albion. Later in his life, he even coached football for Scunthorpe & Lindsey United.
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Tom Morris's Football Journey
Tom Morris started his football career playing for local teams. He then joined Grimsby Town in 1906. He played 28 games for them. After that, he moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in 1907. He scored 3 goals in 29 games for Brighton.
Playing for Leeds City
Tom Morris joined Leeds City in 1909. This was a big part of his career. He played over 100 games for them. He was a strong player in the middle of the field. He helped his team a lot during his time there.
Later Clubs
After Leeds City, Tom played for Scunthorpe & Lindsey United. He then joined Coventry City in 1914. He played 18 games for Coventry City and scored 2 goals. He was a dedicated player throughout his career.
A Hero in Wartime
In March 1915, the First World War was happening. Tom Morris decided to join the army to help his country. He joined the Lincolnshire Regiment. He served as a sergeant, which is a leader in the army.
His Sacrifice
Sadly, Tom Morris was killed during the war. This happened on March 24, 1918, in a place called the Somme in France. He was a brave soldier who gave his life for his country.
Remembering Tom Morris
Tom Morris is remembered for his service. His name is on the Pozières Memorial in France. This memorial honors soldiers who died in the Somme area and have no known grave. It helps us remember his bravery and sacrifice.
