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Portrait of Thomas Baldwin

Thomas Baldwin

Position: midfielder

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0.00
A 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.00
TOTALS 2 0 1 1 0 1 -1 0.00

Name: Thomas "Tommy" Baldwin
Birthdate: 10-06-1945
Age: 80
Birthplace: Gateshead, England
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 11st 6lbs (72.57kg)
Years at Club: 1974-1975
Signing Info: Loaned From Millwall, 01/1975
Previous Clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Millwall
Debut: 18/01/1975 v Sunderland (A) 0-0 (League Division Two)
Farewell: End of loan from Millwall, 02/1975
Passed Away: 22/01/2024

Biography

Thomas Baldwin was an English professional footballer renowned for his versatility as a midfielder and forward. Born in Gateshead, England, he began his football journey with Wrekenton Juniors before joining Arsenal's youth system. Turning professional in 1962, Baldwin made his league debut for Arsenal in April 1965, contributing to a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City.

In September 1966, Baldwin transferred to Chelsea in a part-exchange deal involving George Graham. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut against Manchester City and finishing his first season with 17 goals. Baldwin played a pivotal role in Chelsea's 1970 FA Cup triumph, scoring in the final against Leeds United, and was instrumental in their 1971 European Cup Winners' Cup victory over Real Madrid. Over his Chelsea career, he amassed 239 appearances and netted 91 goals.

Baldwin's career also included loan spells at Millwall and Manchester United where for the Reds he made only two appearances, Tommy had stints with Gravesend & Northfleet, the Seattle Sounders in the North American Soccer League, and Brentford, where he transitioned into a coaching role post-retirement.

Known affectionately as "The Sponge," Baldwin earned this nickname for his ability to absorb tackles and maintain possession under pressure. He was also capped twice by England at the under-23 level.

Baldwin passed away on January 22, 2024, after a prolonged illness, at the age of 78. His legacy endures as a cherished figure in English football history.
 
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Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1974-1975 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Apps
Player never scored for club.
No Opponent Apps Goals
1. Sunderland 1 0
2. Bristol City 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Stokoe, Bob 1
2. Dicks, Alan 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Docherty, Tommy 2
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 1
2. Roker Park 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division Two 2
No Opponent Count
1. Sunderland 1
2. Bristol City 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 2
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date ▲ Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 18-01-1975 Div 2 Sunderland Draw 0-0 A 0
2. 01-02-1975 Div 2 Bristol City Loss 0-1 H 0 Don Gilles 89'
 

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