Introduction
Thomas "Tom" Barton (c. 1 February 1883 – c. 1 March 1958) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for St. Helens (captain), as a fullback, wing, centre, i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or, forward (prior to the specialist positions of; prop, hooker, second-row, loose forward), during the era of contested scrums.
Playing career
International honours
Tom Barton won a cap for England while at St. Helens in 1906 against Other Nationalities.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Tom Barton played right wing, i.e. number 2, in St. Helens' 3-37 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1915 Challenge Cup Final during the 1914–15 season at Watersheddings, Oldham on Saturday 1 May 1915, in front of a crowd of 8,000.
Club career
Tom Barton was considered a "Probable" for the 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, but ultimately he was not selected for the tour.
Genealogical information
Tom Barton was the younger brother of the rugby league fullback who played in the 1890s for St. Helens, and Castleford; Jack Barton.[1]