Information: |
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| 1903-04 Squad Number:
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5 |
| Position:
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Centre Half |
| Date of Birth: |
20th October 1881 |
| Birthplace: |
West Calder |
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Nationality:
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Scottish |
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Height:
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5' 9 1/2 |
| Weight:
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12st 6lbs |
| Signed: |
09/06/1903 |
| Career History: |
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse. |
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Profile: |
"Tom Strang, centre-half, has had experience with Celtic and Bolton Wanderers. He is a robust player who never tires, and who has lately been at the top of his form."
Source: Aberdeen Evening Gazette 26th November 1904
Tom captained the team during season 1905-06.
After retiring from football Tom eventually moved to Penicuik where he worked as a miner before he founded Strangs Football Pools in about 1922. He later moved his business to Edinburgh where he died at home at the age of 66 on 17th August 1947.
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| Senior Aberdeen Debut: |
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| Date |
Result |
Competition |
Venue |
Att. |
Age at Debut |
Type |
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15/08/1903
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Aberdeen
1-1 Stenhousemuir
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Northern League
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8,000
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21
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