Walsall finished 16th of 18 clubs in the Second Division in 1900-1901 but were not re-elected at the end of the season being replaced by newly elected Bristol City. Walsall had spells in the Midland League & Birmingham League before they regained League status in 1921-1922.
He made 170 appearances in The Football League. Born in Wolverhampton, he began his career with junior-level club Coseley United before joining hometown club Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 1896. In July 1900 he moved to Walsall, where he spent a single season before Sam Hollis signed him in July 1901 to play for Bristol City.
He made 137 League appearances for the "Robins" operating at both right and left back.
He was ever present 34 appearances in season 1901-1902 when City finished 6th out of 18 teams in the Second Division. He missed 4 games in the next three seasons as City finished 4th each season in the Second Division making 33 appearances in 1902-1903 at RB, 32 appearances in 1903-1904 at left back and 33 appearances in 1904-1905 mainly at left back.
After 5 appearances at left back he was replaced by Joe Cottle in the Second Division title winning 1905-1906 season. Tuft had a benefit match on 25 February 1907 Bristol City v Southampton raising £140 before retiring in the summer and returning to Bilston.
