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Thomas Helsby (4 April 1904 – 29 August 1961) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 4 April 1904 | ||
Place of birth | Runcorn, England | ||
Date of death | 29 August 1961 57) | (aged||
Position(s) | Right half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
– | Rhyl Athletic | ||
1925–1926 | Wigan Borough | 29 | (0) |
Ellesmere Port Town | |||
Northwich Victoria | |||
Runcorn | |||
1928–1931 | Cardiff City | 46 | (2) |
1931–1933 | Bradford City | 34 | (0) |
1933–1934 | Swindon Town | 34 | (0) |
Hull City | |||
– | Newport County | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Runcorn, Helsby played football for Rhyl Athletic, Wigan Borough, Ellesmere Port Town, Northwich Victoria, Runcorn, Cardiff City, Bradford City, Swindon Town, Hull City and Newport County.[1][2]
Helsby joined First Division side Cardiff City in April 1928 but initially struggled to break into the first team. When the club were relegated to the Second Division, he enjoyed a prolonged spell in the side before leaving in 1931.[3] He signed for Bradford City in March of that year, leaving the club in June 1933 to sign for Swindon Town.[4] During his time with Bradford City he made 34 appearances in the Football League, as well as one FA Cup appearance.[5]
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