Overview
Tommy was an outside right who was born in Livingston in 1919. He was with Portobello Renton in May 1937 when Hibernian signed him. Such was his form in his first year at Easter Road that in December 1938 Manchester United offered £10,000 for him and his Hibernian club mate, Sammy Kean. It was turned down.
In 1939 he was chosen to go to the USA and Canada in a close season tour. He played in seven games, scoring five times. A month after the outbreak of war in 1939 he came to Douglas Park on loan. In November 1945 he was signed by Kilmarnock. A good crosser of the ball and had a good turn of speed.
Lost his life in a drowning accident at Grangemouth.
5’9” and 11sts 8lbs.
Debut on 28th October 1939 in a Western League fixture at home to Airdrieonians.
Western League 21 Appearances 7 Goals
Southern League 1 Appearances
Summer Cup 3 Appearances 4 Goals (1 Hat trick)
Accies Career
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Full Name
Thomas McIntyre
1939-40
Position
Outside right
Born
1919
Died
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Debut
28 October 1939
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Portobello Renton
Hibernian
Hamilton Academical
Kilmarnock