Tommy Baldwin
| Date of birth | 10 June 1945 |
| Place of birth | Gateshead |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Position | Midfielder/Forward |
| Died | 22 January 2024 |
Tommy Baldwin was a determined attacker who moved to Chelsea in the deal that brought George Graham to Arsenal.
He was fondly known as Sponge due to his ability to hold the ball under pressure.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Dec 1962 | 01 Sep 1966 | |
| Chelsea | 01 Sep 1966 | 30 Jun 1975 | |
| Millwall | 29 Nov 1974 | 29 Dec 1974 | L |
| Manchester United | 16 Jan 1975 | 16 Feb 1975 | L |
| Brentford | 01 Oct 1977 | 30 Jun 1978 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-65 | Arsenal | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1965-66 | Arsenal | League Division One | 8 | 5 |
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| 1966-67 | Arsenal | League Cup | 3 | 4 |
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| 1966-67 | Arsenal | League Division One | 8 | 2 |
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| 1966-67 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 7 | 1 |
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| 1966-67 | Chelsea | League Division One | 30 | 2 |
16 |
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| 1967-68 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1967-68 | Chelsea | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1967-68 | Chelsea | League Division One | 39 | 15 |
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| 1968-69 | Chelsea | Fairs Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1968-69 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1968-69 | Chelsea | League Division One | 25 | 16 |
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| 1969-70 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 1969-70 | Chelsea | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1969-70 | Chelsea | League Division One | 17 | 2 |
5 |
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| 1970-71 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1970-71 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1970-71 | Chelsea | League Division One | 18 | 2 |
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| 1970-71 | Chelsea | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 4 | 3 |
2 |
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| 1971-72 | Chelsea | League Cup | 5 | 2 |
4 |
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| 1971-72 | Chelsea | League Division One | 20 | 10 |
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| 1971-72 | Chelsea | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 3 | 4 |
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| 1972-73 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1972-73 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1972-73 | Chelsea | League Division One | 11 | 1 |
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| 1973-74 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1973-74 | Chelsea | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1973-74 | Chelsea | League Division One | 18 | 1 |
9 |
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| 1974-75 | Chelsea | League Cup | 1 |
1 |
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| 1974-75 | Chelsea | League Division One | 4 | ||||
| 1974-75 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr 1965 | Arsenal v Birmingham City | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Aug 1965 | Arsenal v Stoke City | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Aug 1965 | Northampton Town v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 11 Dec 1965 | Liverpool v Arsenal | L | 4-2 | League Division One | |
| 05 Feb 1966 | Arsenal v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 Apr 1966 | Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 11 Apr 1966 | West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal | D | 4-4 | League Division One | |
| 16 Apr 1966 | West Ham United v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 May 1966 | Arsenal v Leeds United | L | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 20 Aug 1966 | Sunderland v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1966 | Arsenal v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 27 Aug 1966 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Aug 1966 | West Ham United v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 Sep 1966 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 06 Sep 1966 | Arsenal v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Sep 1966 | Manchester City v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 13 Sep 1966 | Arsenal v Gillingham | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 21 Sep 1966 | Gillingham v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 24 Sep 1966 | Chelsea v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Sep 1966 | Arsenal v Gillingham | W | 5-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 2nd replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-68 | England | Under-23 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 1968 | Italy v England | D | 1-1 | Under-23 | |
| 03 Jun 1968 | Germany v England | W | 0-1 | Under-23 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.