Tom White (rugby league, born 1893)


Thomas "Tom" White was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at club level for St. Helens, as a, or, i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, 6, or 7.

Background

Tom White was born in Prescot, Lancashire, England, he was the manager of the St. Helens branch of Messrs. W & T Avery Ltd.'s Weights and Measures, he died aged 33 at home on Crab Street, St. Helens of a heart attack following an attempt to kick start his motorbike outside W & T Avery Ltd. on Claughton Street, St. Helens, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Tom White played left-, i.e. number 4, in St. Helens' 3-37 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1915 Challenge Cup Final during the 1914–15 season at Watersheddings, Oldham on Saturday 1 May 1915, in front of a crowd of 8,000.