• Former Preston and England footballer Tom Finney died at the age of 91

    Updated : 18-Feb-2014

    Former Preston and England footballer Tom Finney died at the age of 91. He was nicknamed as the Preston Plumber. Born on 5 April 1922, he played his last game in 1963.

    For the year 1953-54 and 1956-57, he won the footballer of the year title. 

    He was among the most talented players of his generation.