Lewis McDonald Thom (10 April 1944 – 28 June 2019) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left winger. Career Thom began his professional career in 1961 with Aberdeen and made thirty-five league appearances for the Dons during his three years at Pittodrie. In 1964, Thom moved to Dundee United but left within a year to join Shrewsbury Town, after making less than a dozen league appearances. Thom was a regular during his short time with Shrewsbury and played nearly fifty league games before moving to Lincoln City in 1966, where he remained for three seasons. Thom wrapped up his career with periods at Bradford Park Avenue, Altrincham F.C, and Elgin City, then a Scottish Highland Football League Club, in the early 1970s. Lewis's brother, Hugh, was also a successful footballer in the Highland League with Elgin City. After football After his retirement from football, Thom was a well-respected amateur golfer until losing a leg in an accident while working offshore in the oil industry. He died in Aberdeen on 28 June 2019. References External links 1944 births 2019 deaths Aberdeen F.C. players Altrincham F.C. players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players Dundee United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Scottish Football League players Scottish footballers Shrewsbury Town F.C. players English Football League players Association football wingers People from Stornoway Highland Football League players Sportspeople from Scottish islands