Tommy Eglington, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Tommy Eglington

Irish footballer

Date of Birth: 15-Jan-1923

Place of Birth: Donnycarney, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 18-Feb-2004

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Tommy Eglington

  • Thomas Joseph Eglington (15 January 1923 – 18 February 2004) was an Irish footballer who played as an outside-left for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Everton and Tranmere Rovers.
  • Eglington was also a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI. Eglington's playing career followed a similar path to that of Peter Farrell.
  • As well as teaming up at international level, they also played together at three clubs.
  • Eglington was best known as a creator of chances, for his acceleration down the wing and for his ability to deliver a precise pass at speed.
  • He also possessed a powerful shot.
  • He remains one of Everton's all-time top goalscorers and has played more games in the Second Division than any other Everton player.

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