Cambridge Daily News 24 Mar 1944: Obituary of Tom Phillips

Death of Tom Phillips. The funeral took place at Trumpington on Friday of Mr. Thomas Martin Phillips, of 1, Hauxton Road, who died on the previous Monday at the age of 70. Mr. Phillips, who had: been in failing health for some time, was well-known in sporting circles, particularly football, having been connected with the Cambs. Football Association since 1902 first as a member of the Council, then as acting Vice-President, Assistant Secretary and Hon. League Secretary. He was also actively associated with the Cambs. Referees Association. In his younger days he was a stalwart supporter of the old Albert Institute, and excelled at boxing, cricket, football, gymnastics, rowing and swimming. At cricket he was a first string bowler, a decent bat and a good fielder and captain. Jack Hobbs played for the Ainsworth C.C. under his captaincy. Tom also captained the Albert Institute football team and later was a member of the Cambridge St. Mary's team when they won the Senior Cup for the first time in 1898-9. He played a leading part in the formation of the Cambridge Railway Sports Club, of which he was the first secretary, a post he held for several years. Until his retirement a few years ago, he was employed in the Civil Engineers Department of the L.N.E.R.