Thomas Fitzsimmons (15 June 1872 – 1934) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Annbank, Ayrshire. He played for Annbank (featuring for the village team at various between spells at other clubs),Saturday's Football. The Scottish Cup. Rangers V. Annbank., The Glasgow Herald, 1 February 1892Weighed In The Balance. The Scottish Referee, 1 February 1892. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club Celtic (playing a single trial match in the Scottish Football League – against Rangers),(Celtic player) Fitzsimmons, Thomas, FitbaStats. Retrieved 20 February 2022 St Mirren,Past Saints F, StMirren.info. Retrieved 20 February 2022 Glossop North End, Fairfield Athletic, Oldham County, Wigan County and two spells at Manchester United (then known as Newton Heath).Tommy Fitzsimmons, United.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 20 February 2022 His younger brother David, a half back, also played for Newton Heath, Fairfield and Wigan.David Fitzsimmons, United.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 20 February 2022
In 2021, his medal from the 1893 Manchester Senior Cup, believed to be the oldest such item relating to Manchester United to have been offered for sale, was auctioned for £24,000.Manchester United: Winner's medal sold at auction for £24,100, Stuart Reid, Ayr Advertiser, 9 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022
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