tom griffiths was born in moss valley, wrexham. a center-half, griffiths was a tall, rangy player who joined home-town club wrexham in 1922, transferring to everton in 1926. despite his efforts, the merseysiders were relegated at the end of that season. after 78 games for the toffees, griffiths was sold to bolton wanderers, where he faced a relegation battle again, and he played 48 league games for wanderers.