Tom Price facts for kids

Tom Price is a name that many different people and places have. This article will tell you about some of the most well-known people named Tom Price, as well as a town in Australia that shares the name.

People Named Tom Price

Many people throughout history have been named Tom Price. Here are a few notable ones.

Politicians Named Tom Price

Several people named Tom Price have been involved in politics, helping to lead and make decisions for their communities.

Tom Price (South Australian Politician)

• Tom Price (1852–1909) was an important leader in Australia. He was the first Labour Party Premier of South Australia. A "Premier" is like the head of the government for a state or region. He worked to improve things for working people.

Tom Price (American Politician)

• Tom Price (born 1954) is an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was elected to represent people in the United States Congress. He also held a big job called the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, where he helped manage government programs related to health and well-being.

Sportspeople Named Tom Price

Many athletes have also carried the name Tom Price, excelling in various sports.

Tom Price (Olympic Rower)

• Tom Price (born 1933) is an American athlete who won a gold medal in rowing at the 1952 Olympic Games. Rowing is a sport where athletes race boats using oars. Winning an Olympic gold medal is a huge achievement in sports!

Tom Price (Cricketer)

• Tom Price (born 2000) is an English cricketer. Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball game, especially in countries like England, Australia, and India.

Tom Price (Rugby Player)

• Tom Price (born 1993) is a British rugby player. Rugby is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball.

Tommy Price (Speedway Rider)

• Tommy Price (1911–1997) was a British speedway rider. Speedway is a type of motorcycle racing on an oval track.

Actors Named Tom Price

Some people named Tom Price have become actors, appearing in TV shows and movies.

• Tom Price (born 1980) is a British actor.
• Thomas Price is another actor, also known as Tom Price, who was born in Hong Kong.

Places Named Tom Price

Besides people, there's also a place named Tom Price.

Tom Price, Western Australia

• Tom Price, Western Australia is a town in Australia. It's named after an American businessman named Thomas Moore Price. This town is special because it's the highest town in Western Australia, meaning it's located at a high elevation.

Mount Tom Price Mine

• Near the town of Tom Price, there's a very important iron ore mine called the Mount Tom Price mine. This mine is a big reason why the town of Tom Price exists, as it provides jobs and resources. Iron ore is a rock from which iron is extracted, which is then used to make steel for buildings, cars, and many other things.

See Also

• Thomas Price (disambiguation)
• Tom Pryce (1949–1977), a British racing driver who competed in Formula One.