Tom Finney
English footballer (1922–2014)
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Summary
Tom Finney was born on April 5, 1922[1], in Preston[2]. He died on February 14, 2014[3], in Preston[4]. He worked as an association football player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,370 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8], Knight Bachelor[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Member of sports team: Preston North End F.C.[11], Lisburn Distillery F.C.[12], England men's national association football team[13]
- Military branch: British Army[14]
- Commons category: Tom Finney[15]
- Position played on team / speciality: wing half[16]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[17]
- Sport: association football[18]
- Family name: Finney[19]
- Given name: Thomas[20]
- Pseudonym: The Preston Plumber[21]
- Participant in: 1958 FIFA World Cup[22], 1954 FIFA World Cup[23], 1950 FIFA World Cup[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Country for sport: England[26]
- Name in native language: Tom Finney[27]
- Start of work period: 1946[28]
- End of work period: 1963[29]
- Height: 1.73 m[30]
Why It Matters
Tom Finney has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Tom Finney born?
Tom Finney's place of birth was Preston[2].
Where did Tom Finney die?
Tom Finney died in Preston[4].
What did Tom Finney do for work?
Tom Finney worked as an association football player[5].
What awards did Tom Finney receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8] and Knight Bachelor[9].