Thomas Morris Mitchell (30 September 1899 – 22 November 1984) was an English professional footballer and manager.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Thomas Morris Mitchell | ||
Date of birth | 30 September 1899 | ||
Place of birth | Spennymoor, England | ||
Date of death | 22 November 1984(1984-11-22) (aged 85) | ||
Place of death | York, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Outside left | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Parkside United | ? | (?) | |
Tudhoe United | ? | (?) | |
Spennymoor United | ? | (?) | |
Blyth Spartans | ? | (?) | |
1920–1926 | Newcastle United | 60 | (5) |
1926–1931 | Leeds United | 142 | (19) |
1931–1932 | York City | 23 | (5) |
Teams managed | |||
1937–1950 | York City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mitchell started his career with Newcastle United in 1920. He joined Leeds United in 1926. He left them for York City in 1931.[2] Mitchell scored York's first goal at Bootham Crescent in a 2–2 draw with Stockport County on 31 August 1932.[3]
He was appointed as York's manager in March 1937.[4] He resigned in February 1950 and set up a family sport outfitter's shop in York.[4] He later became a director at the club.[4]
York City F.C. – managers | |
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