CHALMERS, Thomas Steven
born 26.12.1936, Glasgow
Forward. 5' 9' Ft. 10.10 St
Experienced forward who joined Thistle in 1972 from Morton. Chalmers begain his career Kirkintilloch Rob Roy signing from Brunswick Boys Club in 1953, a move to Ashfield and a Cap with Junior Scotland would lead to a move to full-time footballl with offers from Sunderland and Celtic. He signed for Celtic in 1959 a club he would with ever honour in his 12 years with them. On leaving Celtic Park he signed for Morton and spend two seasons before joining Thistle in 1972. He retired from full-time football on his release from Thistle and returned to Celtic Park where he had a admin role. In 1975 he made a playing come back with St Roch's.
He made 327 league appearances (44 at Thistle), Scoring goals 173 (6 at Thistle).
His father played with Clydebank.
His son Stevie played with Campsie Black Watch and Queen's Park.
His son Paul played with Celtic, Bradford City, St Mirren, Swansea City, Dunfermline Athletic, Hamilton Accies and East Fife.
1954-56 on National Service in England
1958-59 Scotland Junior Only Appearance v Ireland 5-0, Junior International
6th February 1959 Signs for Celtic from Ashfield
c. 1959 League Debut (Celtic) v Airdrieonians (H) 0-1, 1st Division
c. 1959 1st League Goal (Celtic) v
3rd October 1964 Scotland Debut (& 1st Goal) v Wales (A) 2-3, Home International
25th June 1966 Scored for Scotland (1st Minute) v Brazil (H) 1-1, Friendly
16th November 1966 Last Scotland Appearance v Northern Ireland (H) 2-1, Home International / European Championship Qualifier
c. 1960's Scored the Winning Goal for Celtic in the European Cup Final v Inter Milan
1970 League Cup Final (Celtic) v St Johnstone broke his leg in a accidental tackle with John Lambie
March 1971 He had a off license applicaion turned down by Glasgow City Council for a shop at 1750 Maryhill Rd
9th September 1971 Signs for Morton from Celtic
5th October 1972 Signs for Partick Thistle from Morton
7th October 1972 Partick Thistle Debut v Ayr United (A) 1-2, 1st Division
11th November 1972 Partick Thistle 1st Goal v Dundee United (A) 3-0, 1st Division
24th April 1974 Partick Thistle (& League) Last Goal v Dundee (A) 1-1, 1st Division
19th April 1975 Partick Thistle (& League) Last Appearance v St Johnstone (H) 0-0, 1st Division