Thomas Cornthwaite (27 May 1892 – 1968) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bury.[1][2][3] He also worked part-time as a policeman and in 1920 he missed several games for the Shakers due to a miners' strike because all police leave was cancelled.[4]

Tommy Cornthwaite
Personal information
Full name Thomas Cornthwaite[1]
Date of birth 27 May 1892[1]
Place of birth Galgate, England[1]
Date of death 1962 (aged 69–70)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1911–1912 Bradford City 0 (0)
1912–1913 Fleetwood
1913–1914 Preston North End 0 (0)
1919–1923 Bury 90 (0)
1926–1930 Connah's Quay & Shotton
1930–1931 Lytham
1931–1932 Manchester North End
1932–1933 Crosland & Pickstone
Total 90 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Tommy Cornthwaite at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ "Cornthwaite Tommy Image 1 Bury 1921". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  4. ^ "In the line of duty". goalkeepersaredifferent.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.