Tom Waring
English footballer (1906-1980) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 74
Thomas Waring was an English professional association footballer. Nicknamed "Pongo" after a famous cartoon of the time called Pongo the Pup, Waring is one of Aston Villa's all-time great centre forwards. In his career, he scored 243 league goals in 363 matches over 12 seasons for 5 different clubs.
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Close ties
Billy Walker Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1928-1933- Eric Houghton Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1928-1935
- Tommy Smart Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1928-1934
- Thomas Mort Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1928-1935
- Dai Astley Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1931-1935
- Ronnie Dix Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1933-1935
- Arthur Cunliffe Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1933-1935
Ron Dellow Teammate at Tranmere Rovers F.C., 1936-1938- Dicky York Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1928-1931
Career 13
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Ellesmere Port Town F.C.1946
New Brighton A.F.C.1939-194000
Ellesmere Port Town F.C.1939
Bath City F.C.1938-1939
Accrington Stanley F.C.19382210
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.1936103
Tranmere Rovers F.C.1936-19387442
Barnsley F.C.1935-1936187
England1931-193254
Aston Villa F.C.1928-1935216159
Tranmere Rovers F.C.1926-19282423
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Everton F.C.
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1980 · aged 74
