Overview
When Tommy left Shotts Bon Accord as a junior to join Hibs he was an inside forward. Along with Ian Crawford he came to Hamilton on loan from Easter Road in 1953.
He was converted to a wing half and that proved to be his strongest position and he went on to play many fine games for the club. One of his best was against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup tie in February 1955. He was popular with the fans in an Accies career interrupted by National Service. A strong, forcing player, who used the ball well. Said to have gone to Canada.
Born in Edinburgh.
Debut on 31st October 1953 in a Scottish League match away to Falkirk in a 2-2 draw.
Scottish League 61 Appearances 4 Goals
Scottish Cup 9 Appearances 1 Goal
League Cup 14 Appearances 1 Goal
Accies Career
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Full Name
Thomas Barrett
1953-58
Nickname
Tommy
Position
Wing half
Born
Died
Signed by
Andrew Wylie
Debut
31 October 1953
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Shotts Bon Accord
Hibernian
Hamilton Academical