Tom Curry (footballer)
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Tom Curry (1 September 1894 – 6 February 1958) was an English footballer who played as a half back for Newcastle United and Stockport County in the 1920s. After retiring from playing, he became the club trainer at Carlisle United; he remained in that job for four years, before becoming the trainer for Manchester United, a position he held until his death in the Munich air disaster.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1894-09-01)1 September 1894 | ||
Place of birth | South Shields, England | ||
Date of death | 6 February 1958(1958-02-06) (aged 63) | ||
Place of death | Munich, West Germany | ||
Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Half back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1919–1929 | Newcastle United | 221 | (5) |
1929–1930 | Stockport County | 19 | (1) |
Managerial career | |||
1930–1934 | Carlisle United (trainer) | ||
1934–1958 | Manchester United (trainer) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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