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My Take
Tom Finney is the kind of footballer I wish modern fans understood better. In an era of nine-figure transfers, a man who spent his entire career at Preston North End feels almost mythical, and his 210 goals across nearly five hundred appearances back up the legend. What moves me most, though, is that he kept working as a plumber alongside his playing days and stayed grounded even after a knighthood. He earned greatness not through showmanship but through loyalty and humility. I think he belongs in any honest conversation about England's finest, and his story deserves retelling now more than ever.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Finney
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・フィニー
- Reading
- とむ・ふぃにー
- Born
- April 5, 1922 – February 14, 2014
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Preston, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Finney born?
April 5, 1922 – February 14, 2014.
Where is Tom Finney from?
Tom Finney is from Preston, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Finney do?
Tom Finney works as association football player.
How tall is Tom Finney?
Tom Finney is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.