Sir Tom Finney 1922-2014

This site celebrates the life and career of one of English football's greatest and most legendary players, Sir Tom Finney.

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Sir Tom Finney 1922-2014

Sir Tom was a one-club man who spent his entire playing career with his home town team, Preston North End, scoring a record 187 goals in 433 games.

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Sir Tom Finney 1922-2014

Sir Tom was one of England's all-time great players, winning 76 caps and scoring 30 goals.

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Sir Tom Finney 1922-2014

Even after the end of his playing career, Sir Tom continued to be a fantastic ambassador for Preston North End and football in general.

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"Tom Finney would have been great in any team, in any match and in any age ... even if he had been wearing an overcoat." - Bill Shankly

Career Stats

We run down all the amazing statistics from Sir Tom's record-breaking career for Preston North End and England.

Photo Gallery

We feature the best photos of Sir Tom from his playing days and also away from the football pitch.

Fan Tributes

Have your say and leave your own personal tribute to the great man, who has been a hero for so many fans.

Football Tributes

Famous names from the footballing world pay tribute to one of the game's all-time great players.

"That lovely, easy control of the ball, the appreciation of the game, the finishing, much of the change of pace, it just unfolded in front of me. I'd never played with a winger like that and I never would. I was amazed by Tom Finney" - England 1966 captain Bobby Moore

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