Tommy Ball

Soccer Player

Birthday February 11, 1900

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 11, 1923 (23)

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About

Former English centre-half for Aston Villa who was murdered by his landlord when he was 23 years old.

Before Fame

He played soccer at Usworth Central School.

Trivia

He became the first Football League player to be murdered.

Family Life

He married Beatrice Richards in May of 1922.

Associated With

Former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel also once played for Aston Villa.