# Tommy Clinton

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**Thomas Clinton** (13 April 1926 – 9 August 2009)[1] was a professional footballer.

## Career

Clinton began his career at [Dundalk](/source/Dundalk_F.C.)[2] in his native Ireland before joining [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C.) in March 1948. He made 80 appearances for Everton (73 League and 7 FA Cup appearances) scoring 5 goals (4 League and 1 FA Cup).

After eight seasons at Goodison Park, Clinton was sold to [Blackburn Rovers](/source/Blackburn_Rovers_F.C.) in April 1955, where he played only six games. He subsequently signed for [Tranmere Rovers](/source/Tranmere_Rovers_F.C.) in July 1956, where he finished his professional career.

At international level, Clinton appeared three times for the [Republic of Ireland](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_football_team) between 1951 and 1954.

## References

1. ["Former Everton defender Tommy Clinton dies aged 83"](http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/tm_headline=former-everton-defender-tommy-clinton-dies-aged-83&method=full&objectid=24467531&siteid=50061-name_page.html). icLiverpool.co.uk. 2009-08-18. Retrieved 2009-08-18.

1. ["Tom Clinton | Dundalk F.C. Who's Who"](https://dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=142)

## Further reading

- Stephen McGarrigle (1996). *The Complete Who's Who of Irish International Football, 1945-96*

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