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Obituary: Scottish footballer Tom White dies aged 80

Tom White
Tom White

Tom White made his Aberdeen debut in June 1965 following an exchange deal that saw him swap places with Don Kerrigan.

Mr White, who has died aged 80, played in the Dons’ side for a year before moving-on to Crystal Palace.

His career was nearly cut short before he ever made it to the Granite City.

The Scots footballer was involved in a serious road accident on a Sunday evening in March 1964, crashing into a lorry.

The collision was so severe, he was thrown from his car and the accident left him out of the game for months.

Doctors told him he had been lucky not to go blind as a result of facial wounds sustained as he hit his car’s windscreen.

Mr White kicked-off his career with Raith Rovers in 1959, before two years of national service cut short his time at the club.

He went on to play for St Mirren before moving to Hearts in 1963, prior to signing for Aberdeen.

Tragedy struck his family in July, 1964, when his brother was struck by lightning and killed on  Crews Hill Golf Course, Enfield.

In November of that year, he played a testimonial match for his sibling, with 25,000 people paying their respects.

After a short spell with Crewe Alexandra in 1971, he ended his playing career.

He later became a director at Blackpool – a club he served as a player and caretaker manager – for 12 years.

His former club has paid tribute to him and sent condolences to his family.

In a statement, they said: “Blackpool Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former forward Tom White at the age of 80.

“Born in Scotland, Tom joined the Seasiders from Crystal Palace in 1968 and went on to score nine goals in 34 league appearances.

“However, his affinity with the club went way beyond the pitch, becoming a director for 12 years and having a stint as caretaker manager.

“All our thoughts and condolences go out to his family.”