Thomas Allen "Scotty" McClymont was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s, and coached in the 1920s through to the 1950s.
10 Facts About Thomas McClymont
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Thomas McClymont was to be selected at fullback for New Zealand for the 1914 Test against Great Britain; however an injury delayed his debut until after the War.
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Thomas McClymont captained New Zealand in the first Test match against Great Britain in 1924.
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In 1928 Thomas McClymont coached New Zealand for a three-match Test series against Great Britain.
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Thomas McClymont again became coach in 1936 for two tests against England and two further tests against Australia in 1937.
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Thomas McClymont was named as one of the three selectors for the New Zealand team to tour England and France in 1939.
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Thomas McClymont retained the role after World War II, coaching the Kiwis between 1947 and 1952.
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In 1958 Thomas McClymont coached the Northern Districts side in the ARL Competition.
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Thomas McClymont died in 1974 and was buried at Purewa Cemetery in Auckland.
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Thomas McClymont was inducted as a New Zealand Rugby League Legend of League in 2007.