Tommy Gemmell (footballer, born 1930)
Tommy Gemmell (2 July 1930 – 8 January 2004)[4] was a Scottish footballer, who played as an inside forward for St Mirren for his whole senior career. Gemmell, who made over 250 league appearances for the club, helped St Mirren win the 1959 Scottish Cup Final.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Gemmell | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 8 January 2004 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Patna, Ayrshire, Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1951 | Irvine Meadow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1962 | St Mirren | 264 | (71) |
| National team | |||
| 1952[1] | Scotland B | 1 | (0) |
| 1955[2] | Scotland B vs A trial | 1 | (1) |
| 1955 | Scotland | 2 | (1) |
| 1958[3] | Scottish League XI | 1 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He also played for the Scotland national football team twice in May 1955, scoring one goal.[5]
See also
References
- Scotland B player Gemmell, Tommy, FitbaStats
- Easter Road game should not have been played, Glasgow Herald (page 4), 22 February 1955
- SFL player Thomas Gemmell, London Hearts Supporters Club
- Rollin, Jack (2004). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2004−2005. Headline Books. p. 1025. ISBN 0-7553-1311-9.
- Tommy Gemmell at the Scottish Football Association
External links
- Tommy Gemmell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Scotland career details at London Hearts Supporters Club
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