Thomas Griffiths (footballer, born 1906)

Tom Griffiths (1902, Wrexham — 25 December 1981) was a Welsh international footballer of the 1930s.

A centre-half, Tom Griffiths was a tall, rangy player who joined home-town club Wrexham in 1922, transferring to Everton in 1929. Despite his efforts the Merseysiders were relegated at the end of that season. After 78 games for the Toffees, Griffiths was sold to Bolton Wanderers, where he again faced a relegation battle.

His next move was to Middlesbrough F.C. and then to Aston Villa in November 1935 for £5000. Villa were threatened with relegation for the first time in their history and shelled out £35,000 to avoid the drop. However they were relegated and Griffiths suffered the misfortune of being relegated with three different clubs in five years!

Capped by Wales on 21 occasions, Griffiths was not the most elegant of players, but he used the big boot to great effect.

He returned to Wrexham on retirement from the game, becoming a publican.