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The life and career of Sir Tom Finney, the late English international footballer
Steve Njuguna
January 18, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Sir Tom Finney is a former English professional footballer, Journalist and Military officer. Playing predominantly in the post-2nd World War era, Finney was one of the most famous football players of his time, having spent the majority of his career at Preston North End. This article goes into his career and personal achievements.
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Alongside the great Stanley Matthews, Finney starred for the English national team in the 50s as a centre-forward. He featured for England at three World Cup tournaments (1950,1954 and 1958) and scored 30 goals in 76 appearances for the Three Lions.
Sir Tom Finney's profile summary
Name | Thomas Finney |
Date of birth | 5 April 1922 |
Place of birth | Preston, Lancashire, England |
Nationality | English |
Profession | Footballer, Military officer, Journalist |
Military career | British Royal Army Corps (1942-1945) |
Footballing career | 1940-1963 |
Teams played for | Preston North End Toronto FC Lisburn Distillery England national team |
Playing position | Winger and Center forward |
Marital status | Married |
Spouse | Lady Elsie Finney |
Children | Two |
Club career appearances | 434 |
Club career goals | 188 |
National team caps | 76 |
National team goals | 30 |
Achievements |
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Charities | Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer Center |
Place of death | Preston, Lancashire, England |
Date of death | 14 February 2014 (aged 91) |
Sir Tom Finney's biography
Tom Finney was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, and grew up in the working-class district of Fishwick. He was the fifth of seven children. Finney developed a passion for football from a young age, playing on the streets and in local teams.
Tom Finney spent his entire professional club career at Preston North End. He joined the club in 1938 as an amateur and turned professional in 1940. He temporarily left the club in 1942 to do his World War Two military service, where he served as a tanker in North Africa and Italy. After the war, he went back to Preston and played until his retirement in 1960. He had a few appearances in the 60s for FC Toronto and Distillery FC, but none of them were professional.
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Sir Tom Finney's career stats
Tom was well respected for being a prolific forward for both Preston and the England national team. Here is a detailed table of information about Sir Tom Finney's statistics.
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Team | Appearances | Goals |
Preston North End | 433 | 187 |
English national football team | 76 | 30 |
Toronto FC | 1 | 1 |
Distillery FC | 1 | 0 |
Sir Tom Finney's family
Finney married his wife, Elsie Finney, on 1st November 1945, after finishing his military service. The couple had two children together: their son Brian, who was born in 1947 and their daughter Barbara, who was born in 1949. Lady Elsie passed away in 2007, seven years before her husband, Tom, passed away.
Frequently asked questions about Sir Tom Finney
Due to his outstanding career and emphatic personality, many football enthusiasts frequently seek more facts about Sir Tom Finney. Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Why did they call Sir Tom Finney the Preston Plumber?
Tom was nicknamed the Preston Plumber as he and his brother Joseph had a thriving plumbing business in Lancashire, England. Their business continued to thrive, especially after Tom retired from football, employing over 100 staff.
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What was Sir Tom Finney’s Jersey number?
Due to his playing position as a forward or a winger, Tom predominantly wore jersey numbers 9, 7 and 11. He was consistent with those numbers on both international and club games.
Does Sir Tom Finney have a stadium named after him?
Sir Tom has several sporting facilities named after him. The University of Lancashire has a modern sports complex known as the 'Sir Thomas Finney Sports Center'. Northern Premier League side Bamber Bridge also named their grounds' The Sir Tom Finney Stadium'
What is the Sir Tom Finney Award?
The Sir Tom Finney Award is an award given by the English Football League to a retired player who has had an outstanding career in the EFL. It was first awarded in 2006, and previous winners include Adebayo Akinfenwa and Jordi Mcanuff.
Final word
Sir Tom Finney is often remembered as one of the greatest players in English football history. His loyalty to Preston North End and his contributions to the sport have left an enduring legacy.
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