Tommy Fitzsimmons

Thomas Fitzsimmons (15 June 1872 – 1934) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Annbank, Ayrshire. He played for Annbank (featuring for the village team at various between spells at other clubs),[1][2] Celtic (playing a single trial match in the Scottish Football League – against Rangers),[3] St Mirren,[4][5] Glossop North End, Fairfield Athletic, Oldham County, Wigan County and two spells at Manchester United (then known as Newton Heath).[6] His younger brother David, a half back, also played for Newton Heath, Fairfield and Wigan.[7]

In 2021, his medal from the 1893 Manchester Senior Cup, believed to be the oldest such item relating to Manchester United to have been offered for sale, was auctioned for £24,000.[8]

References

1. Saturday's Football. | The Scottish Cup. | Rangers V. Annbank., The Glasgow Herald, 1 February 1892
2. Weighed In The Balance. The Scottish Referee, 1 February 1892. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
3. (Celtic player) Fitzsimmons, Thomas, FitbaStats. Retrieved 20 February 2022
4. Past Saints | F, StMirren.info. Retrieved 20 February 2022
5. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
6. Tommy Fitzsimmons, United.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 20 February 2022
7. David Fitzsimmons, United.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 20 February 2022
8. Manchester United: Winner's medal sold at auction for £24,100, Stuart Reid, Ayr Advertiser, 9 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022

External links

• MUFCInfo.com profile