Tom Holford
Midfielder, Football player
1878 – 1964
Who was Tom Holford?
Thomas "Tom" Holford was an English footballer who played for Stoke, Manchester City, Port Vale and the England national team. His primary position was wing-half, but over the course of his career he played in many different positions. He later managed Port Vale on two separate occasions, serving throughout World War I, before a three year spell from 1932 to 1935. He also served the club for many years as a trainer and a scout. In 1924 he turned out for the Vale at the age of 46 years and 68 days, making him one of the oldest ever players in the Football League. He was a cousin of Wilf Kirkham.
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- Born
- Jan 28, 1878
Hanley, Staffordshire - Nationality
- England
- Lived in
- Hanley, Staffordshire
- Died
- Apr 6, 1964
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on July 23, 2013
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