Tom Craig (footballer)

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Tom Craig
Personal information
Position(s) Half back
Youth career
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1955–1961 Dumbarton [1] 131 (4)
1960–1968 East Stirling 257 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tom Craig was a Scottish football player during the 1950s and 1960s. He started his career with junior side Kirkintilloch Rob Roy before signing 'senior' with Dumbarton. Here he played with distinction, being a constant in the half back line for over four seasons. In 1960, he transferred to East Stirling where he served for eight seasons (including the 1964–65 season with E.S. Clydebank). He saw out his career where he started with 'Rob Roy'. [2]

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References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.