Claim: Tommy Weston, the footballer who helped Villa win two FA Cups, was born in Halesowen where he later played as a left back.
Evidence: Thomas Weston (2 August 1890 – 1952) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Stoke. He helped Villa win the FA Cup in 1912–13 and 1919–20. Left back Weston was born in Halesowen and played for several amateur sides before joining Aston Villa in 1911.