Thomas Henry Perry (12 August 1871 – 18 July 1927) was an English international footballer, who played as a right half.
Early and personal life
Perry was born in West Bromwich on 12 August 1871,[2] the fifth of nine children.[1] He was one of five brothers to play football, including older brother Charlie.[1] He worked as a spring balance maker and was married with four daughters.[1]
Career
Perry played locally for Christ Church School, Christ Church, West Bromwich Baptists and Stourbridge, and professionally for West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa.[1][2] He was transferred to Aston Villa for £50 for the 1901–02 season.[2] He retired due to injury in 1903.[2] With West Brom he was a runner-up in the 1894–95 FA Cup.[1] He also earned representative honours for the Football League.[1]
He earned one cap for England on 28 March 1898.[1][3]
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