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Thomas Charles “Tommy” Harmer

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Thomas Charles “Tommy” Harmer

Birth
London Fields, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, England
Death
25 Dec 2007 (aged 79)
Edmonton, London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, England
Burial
Tottenham, London Borough of Haringey, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Tommy Harmer was an English footballer who played in the number 8 shirt for Spurs. Tommy rose through his career playing for the "Lillywhites" to become one of the most skilful inside-forwards of his day.

Nicknamed "Harmer the Charmer", he signed as an amateur in August 1948 and made his debut against Bolton in September, 1951. He made 222 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur scoring 51 goals including some sublime unstoppable penalties, tucked into the side netting behind an upright, before moving to Watford in October 1960.

He signed for Chelsea in 1962 at the age of 34 and made his debut at home to Middlesbrough in October of that year. In total, he played nine games for Chelsea helping to win promotion to the top flight under manager Tommy Docherty. He scored just one goal, in a vital 1–0 away win against Sunderland in the penultimate game of the 1962-63 promotion season.

Tommy also played an important role in developing young players during the Docherty era, remaining as youth team coach until June 1967.

After his death, a minute's applause was held in his memory before Tottenham Hotspur's Boxing Day win over Fulham at White Hart Lane.
Tommy Harmer was an English footballer who played in the number 8 shirt for Spurs. Tommy rose through his career playing for the "Lillywhites" to become one of the most skilful inside-forwards of his day.

Nicknamed "Harmer the Charmer", he signed as an amateur in August 1948 and made his debut against Bolton in September, 1951. He made 222 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur scoring 51 goals including some sublime unstoppable penalties, tucked into the side netting behind an upright, before moving to Watford in October 1960.

He signed for Chelsea in 1962 at the age of 34 and made his debut at home to Middlesbrough in October of that year. In total, he played nine games for Chelsea helping to win promotion to the top flight under manager Tommy Docherty. He scored just one goal, in a vital 1–0 away win against Sunderland in the penultimate game of the 1962-63 promotion season.

Tommy also played an important role in developing young players during the Docherty era, remaining as youth team coach until June 1967.

After his death, a minute's applause was held in his memory before Tottenham Hotspur's Boxing Day win over Fulham at White Hart Lane.

Gravesite Details

His ashes were first placed at Tottenham's old training ground in Cheshunt but when building on land began the family moved them.


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