Tommy McDonald (footballer, born 1895)


Thomas Henry McDonald was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward. At 5' 8" he was one of Newcastle's taller forwards. He was born in Inverness, Scotland.

Career

McDonald is best known for his time at Newcastle United who he joined in 1921 and was to spend a decade with the club. He made his debut on 5 March 1921 against Middlesbrough. Whilst on Tyneside he made 367 appearances for the club and scored 113 goals. He won the 1924 FA Cup and the old First Division Championship two years later. He joined York City in May 1931.

Personal life

McDonald served in the Royal Horse Artillery during the First World War.