abstract:Thomas Edward "Tom" Dooley (15 December 1914 – 1975) was an English professional footballer. A right half, he played for his hometown club, Accrington Stanley.
The story was retold in poems and songs including the hit song, "Tom Dooley,"
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The musician played at events across the US from folk festivals to the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York and recorded some 60 albums, with his most popular songs including TomDooley, Shady Grove and Rising Sun Blues.