Tom Evans

Background

Evans was born in Dudley, which is now in the West Midlands county.

Career

He played local football before joining Birmingham during the First World War. He played five more games during the 1919-1920 season, in each case taking Roulson"s place at right half either in his absence or while he switched to the left to replace Percy Barton. Unable to establish himself as a first-team player, Evans spent the 1921-1922 season in the Third Division South with Brighton & Hove Albion, but played only five games.

He then returned to the Black Country where he played for several years in the Birmingham & District League for Cradley Heath.

Achievements

• When the Football League resumed, Evans made his debut in the Second Division on 27 September 1919, standing in for Joe Roulson at right half in a home game against Huddersfield Town which Birmingham won 4–2.