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13 Facts About Tommy Gore

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Thomas John Gore was born on 26 November 1953 and is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.

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Tommy Gore played 257 league appearances in a six-year career in the Football League.

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Tommy Gore began his career at Liverpool, playing in the 1972 FA Youth Cup final.

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Tommy Gore later joined Tranmere Rovers before signing with Wigan Athletic in January 1974.

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Tommy Gore switched to Port Vale in July 1983 before a neck injury forced his retirement in October 1984.

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Tommy Gore played youth football for Liverpool, playing for the "Reds" in the 1972 FA Youth Cup final defeat to Aston Villa.

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Tommy Gore moved on to Tranmere Rovers before joining Wigan Athletic in January 1974.

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Tommy Gore spent the 1974 and 1975 summers in the North American Soccer League with Dallas Tornado.

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Tommy Gore was voted as the "Latics" first-ever Player of the Year.

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Tommy Gore was suddenly transferred to Bury in October 1980, having made 102 consecutive league appearances since the club's first Football League fixture.

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Tommy Gore joined Port Vale in July 1983 after manager John McGrath secured the midfielder on a free transfer.

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Tommy Gore suffered a neck injury in a League Cup game against former club Bury in August 1984, which forced his retirement two months later.

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Tommy Gore has worked as a co-commentator on Wish FM and iFollow Latics.