Harry Abbott (footballer, born 1895)
Henry Abbott (15 March 1895 – 1968) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Nelson, Luton Town and Rochdale.[2] He also played for newly formed Wigan Athletic in their inaugural season.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Abbott | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
| Date of death | 1968 (aged 72–73) | ||
| Place of death | Preston, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1914–1921 | Lancaster Town | ||
| 1921–1922 | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
| 1922–1927 | Nelson | 154 | (0) |
| 1927–1929 | Luton Town | 55 | (0) |
| 1929–1930 | Exeter City | 0 | (0) |
| 1930–1931 | Lancaster Town | ||
| 1931–1932 | Rochdale | 32 | (0) |
| 1932–1933 | Wigan Athletic | 32 | (0) |
| Total | 273 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
- "The lure of promotion. Nelson". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
- Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.
- "Early Latics : Wigan Athletic - The dream begins - (1932/33)". Ye Olde Tree and Crown. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
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