He turned professional with West Bromwich Albion in April 1886 and made his debut in February 1887 against Notts County in the sixth round of the FA Cup.
[1] Tom Pearson made his League debut on 8 September 1888, as a forward for West Bromwich Albion in a 2–0 win against Stoke at the Victoria Ground.
[3] In a friendly match at home against Aston Villa on 11 January 1892, Pearson took Albion's first ever penalty kick, but failed to score when he struck the ball over the crossbar.
Described in one source as a brilliant inside-left, who had endurance, resolution, high-quality shooting power (with both feet) and a distinctive short gait.
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