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- 1 2 John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.
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- 1 2 (Scotland player, including unofficial matches) Tom Maxwell, London Hearts Supporters Club
- ↑ Thomas Maxwell, Arsenal FC
- ↑ Thomas Maxwell, AFC Heritage Trust
- ↑ NEW SOCCER STAR FOR LOCAL TEAM: Tom Maxwell, Who Starred With Third Lanark Here in 1920 New Player. Bethlehemsteelsoccer.org.
- ↑ TOM MAXWELL IS REINSTATED: Steel Soccer Player is Placed Back in Good Standing in Soccer Association. Bethlehemsteelsoccer.org (20 March 1924).
- ↑ Neil and Sturdy. Bethlehemsteelsoccer.org (16 December 1925).
- ↑ Maxwell jumps New Bedford. Bethlehemsteelsoccer.org (26 October 1928).
- ↑ Hispano Another Victim. Bethlehemsteelsoccer.org (31 December 1928).
- ↑ New Bedford First Of Three Game Schedule. Bethlehemsteelsoccer.org (28 March 1929).