Neal: Thomas Walker (Tom)

1931-1936 (Player Details)

Left Half

Born: New Washington, Nr Gateshead: 28-11-1910

Debut: v Burnley (h): 02-04-1932

5’9 1/2” 9st 13lb (1934)

Neal, a former miner, joined Leeds in February 1931 from North-East side Usworth Colliery, the club which produced Billy Furness. He was used as cover for Wilf Copping, Cyril Hornby and Bobby Browne in his five years at Leeds. He moved to Hull City in May 1936 but never made the Tigers’ first team. He suffered badly from severe head pains in the 1936 close season, was admitted into Newcastle Infirmary and never played senior football again. He died in 1936.