1898 Tom Phillipson born, Ryton.
(1919-21)

Centre forward signed in December 1919 from local side Scotswood for 500 after returning from army service in World War I. 

An England schoolboy international and prolific scorer as a youngster, Tom debuted in a 0-4 loss at Everton during January 1920  but took seven games to break his duck before netting against Sheffield Wednesday at Gallowgate that April. 

Kept out of the side for the first half of the following season, a return of one goal from five outings saw him fall from favour at SJP and United recouped their initial outlay from Swindon Town in May 1921.

They in turn doubled their money when selling him on to Wolves in late 1923; Tom helping them to the Third Division North title that season.

Regaining his goal touch, Tom remained a mainstay of the Wolves side until 1928 before rounding off his career at Sheffield United, Bilston United and Walsall.

Settling in Wolverhampton, he later served as Lord Mayor of the town and his death was recorded there in November 1965.

1910 Thomas Mooney born, Tollcross, Glasgow. (1936-44)

Coming to prominence with Airdrieonians after an earlier undistinguished spell at Celtic, outside left Tom was pursued by various English clubs after impressing for a Scottish League select XI in two friendlies.

Newcastle won the race for his signature and paid out 2,650 for Mooney in October 1936, putting him straight in the side for a 1-0 home victory over Leicester City.

The 1938/39 campaign would prove to be Tom's most effective, playing in 42 of the club's 46 games in league and cup and finding the net on twelve occasions.

With the outbreak of World War II causing the cessation of the league programme in September 1939 however, Mooney's career in football was effectively at an end.

Returning to Airdrieonians as a war guest, Tom signed for Morton in 1944. His death was recorded in December 1981.

1935 Jimmy Hill born, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.(1957-58)

Makeweight in the deal that saw Jackie Milburn cross the Irish Sea to join Linfield in June 1957, midfielder Jimmy had started his playing career with the local YMCA side and then intermediate side Carrick Rangers.

Debuting in a 3-1 home win over Spurs in August 1957, "Tiger" Hill chalked up his first goal during a 4-1 success at Birmingham City in what was only his third appearance.

Losing his place in late 1957, Jimmy played just once more in the first team that season and left for Norwich City in a 3,000 deal after barely a year on Tyneside.

In five years at Carrow Road, Hill helped the Canaries to promotion from Division Three, collected a League Cup winners medal - scoring in the final - and was capped at senior level by Northern Ireland.

Jimmy later admitted that that he'd come close to leaving Norwich in 1958 due to a persistent ankle problem, a move to Mansfield Town almost going through.

Everton paid 25,000 for his services at the start of the 1963/64 season but Hill's time at Goodison was blighted by injury and he made just seven appearances. 

Joining Port Vale in 1965, Hill returned to his native Northern Ireland three years later as player-manager of Derry City.

After a stint in charge of Linfield he left the game in 1972 and ran a sports shop in his home town - also managing local side Carrick Rangers between 1988 and 1991.   

1948 John Craggs born, Flinthill, Durham.
(1964-71 & 1982-83)

Right back who was an understudy to David Craig for much of his time at SJP, debuting in a 1-1 draw at Everton in October 1966. 

The 1968/69 season was John's most successful in terms of games played, with 20 appearances following his return to the first team after a 22 month absence.

That included a trio of a Fairs Cup games: both legs of the Setubal tie and the Ibrox meeting with Rangers, while Craggs was also on the bench for the home leg of the final. 

Seeking regular football, John joined Division Two Middlesbrough in August 1971 for 60,000 going on play almost 500 times in over a decade at Ayresome Park.

The Magpie connections remained though, playing under Stan Anderson and Jack Charlton and alongside Graeme Souness, Irving Nattrass, Stuart Boam and David Mills - the latter who was his best man.

Available on a free transfer in the summer of 1982, Craggs returned to SJP and made a second debut amid the clamour of Kevin Keegan's first game at home to QPR. 

A dozen more first team matches followed (plus reserve outings) before John's final outing, a 0-1 defeat at Cambridge in April 1983. He also returned to Boro for his testimonial in November 1982 - a game recalled for a freak eye injury that forced guest player Kevin Keegan to miss five Newcastle games. 

Moving to Darlington as Quakers player-coach in 1983, John later played in non league football for Crook Town and worked as a car salesman in Redcar.

1988 saw Craggs join the coaching staff at Hartlepool alongside fellow SJP old boys Pop Robson and Bob Moncur, taking over as caretaker boss when the latter departed.

Involved in a sports shop on Teesside with Willie Maddren, he ended up working for the company that became Sports Direct after the business was bought out. 

1956 Eddie Edgar born, Jarrow.
(1974-76) 

Goalkeeper who joined United as a junior in 1972, turning professional two years later.

Eddie's only first team appearance was in a 2-4 FA Cup Quarter Final defeat at Derby County in March 1976 when deputising for the unavailable Mick Mahoney (below).

Moving on to Hartlepool United that summer, Eddie played over 80 games for 'Pools in three seasons and also went on loan to New York Cosmos where he counted Pele among his team mates. 

Joining Gateshead in 1980, Edgar emigrated  to Canada later that same year, following one of his uncles to Kitchener in the Ontario province of Canada. 

Playing part time for London City, Eddie became involved in youth coaching and oversaw the development of son David (a defender), who was coveted by clubs in England and Scotland before opting to become a Magpie at the age of 14.   

David played 23 first team games for United between 2006 and 2009, moving on to Burnley, Swansea City, Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Vancouver Whitecaps.

The sporting connection between Eddie and the North East continued in 2017, when nephew Philip Edgar left Canada and joined the Whitley Warriors ice hockey team.

1991 James Tavernier born, Bradford.
(2007-14)

Fullback who joined Newcastle's Academy at the age of 15, following his release by Leeds United's youth setup and subsequent relocation to Tyneside with his family. 

Debuting for the U18s as a substitute in a 4-1 home win over Huddersfield Town in February 2007, Tav's reserve bow came in a Central League Cup tie against Sheffield United at Whitley Park in September 2008.

And a year to the day, he debuted in senior football as a young Magpie XI lost 0-2 in the League Cup at Peterborough United. 

His next game came in the same competition away to Accrington Stanley the following August, after which a loan move over the river to Gateshead in January 2011 saw him play 13 times for the Conference side. 

Spending the 2011/12 campaign on loan at a trio of League One clubs - Carlisle United, Sheffield Wednesday and MK Dons - Tav signed a new three year contract at SJP.

By his 21st birthday, James had played three more games for Newcastle: in the Europa League away to Atromitos, at Old Trafford in the League Cup and away to Reading in the Premier League.

Two more Europa League starts, the FA Cup embarrassment at Brighton and a Premier League substitute outing in the 3-7 mauling at Arsenal then came the next season.

Loaned to Shrewsbury Town in August 2013, Tav played just twice before a foot injury saw him heading back to Tyneside. A move to Rotherham on loan three months later though was more successful and his five goals and form helped the Millers win the League One playoffs at Wembley. 

With a year of his SJP deal remaining, it had been excepted that James would make his loan move to Rotherham permanent but he chose instead to join fellow Championship side Wigan - who offered better terms.

A change of manager at the DW Stadium saw Tavernier fall out of favour however and he was loaned out to League One side Bristol City in January 2015. 

Joining Glasgow Rangers on a three year deal that summer, James scored on his debut against Hibernian and netted the goal that clinched a top flight return in April 2016. 

Agreeing a new three year deal at Ibrox, Tavernier was appointed Club captain during 2018 and by his 34th birthday had made 534 appearances, scoring a remarkable 135 goals, many from free kicks and penalties.

Younger brother Marcus came through the Middlesbrough Academy as a midfielder, making his senior debut for the Teessiders during 2017 and moving to Bournemouth after a loan spell at MK Dons.