Tom played for Northcote and Northern Districts
Tom played for Auckland. Tom played 18 test matches for New Zealand from 1956-61 (15 tries). Tom finished his career with the most tries ever for New Zealand.
In 2007, Tom was selected on the wing in the New Zealand Team of the Century. In 2010, Tom was inducted as a New Zealand Legend of League.
Tom passed away on May 16, 2010