Played for Villa: 1920-1923
Position: Centre half
Appearances: 77
Understudy to Frank Barson in the early 1920s, Tommy Ball replaced the recalcitrant Yorkshireman in 1922-23 and was practically ever-present in the Villa defence from there on, until tragedy struck in November 1923. The day after he'd helped Villa beat Notts County 1-0, he got into a row with his neighbour, and was shot and killed, aged just 23. The record books remember him for his 77 senior appearances at Villa, the only club he represented.
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Position: Centre half
Appearances: 77
Understudy to Frank Barson in the early 1920s, Tommy Ball replaced the recalcitrant Yorkshireman in 1922-23 and was practically ever-present in the Villa defence from there on, until tragedy struck in November 1923. The day after he'd helped Villa beat Notts County 1-0, he got into a row with his neighbour, and was shot and killed, aged just 23. The record books remember him for his 77 senior appearances at Villa, the only club he represented.
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