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Eddie Thomas (footballer, born 1933)

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Eddie Thomas
Personal information
Full name Edward Thomas
Date of birth 23 October 1933
Place of birth Newton-le-Willows, England
Date of death 12 November 2003(2003-11-12) (aged 70)
Place of death Derby, England
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1960 Everton 86 (39)
1960–1962 Blackburn Rovers 37 (9)
1962–1964 Swansea Town 68 (21)
1964–1967 Derby County 105 (43)
1967–1968 Leyton Orient 11 (2)
Total 307 (114)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edward Thomas (23 October 1933 – 12 November 2003) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Everton, Leyton Orient and Swansea Town.

Thomas was signed for Derby by manager Tim Ward, and equalled a club record by scoring in each of his first six games for Derby in 1964.

References

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  • Sourced from Eddie Thomas at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)