Tom Baddeley (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Thomas "Tom" Baddeley (2 November 1874 - 24 September 1946) was an English international footballer who played as a goalkeeper. In his playing career, Baddeley made over 350 league appearances, as well as earning five caps for the English national side.Baddeley began his professional career with Burslem Port Vale in 1893 after joining the club from local non-league football. He was an ever-present during the 1894-95 and 1895-96 seasons, but was suspended by the club in August 1896 after signing professional forms with another club. He was sold on to Wolverhampton Wanderers in October 1896 for 50.He broke through into the first team the following year, making his league debut on 1 September 1897 in a 3-0 win over Preston North End. In his first three years at Wolves, he kept 31 clean sheets. Conversely Baddeley was also in goal in 1900 when Wolves were sensationally knocked out of the F A Cup by Queen's Park Rangers at home.