Harry Harris (footballer)

Harry Harris (2 November 1933 – 9 June 2004) was a Welsh professional footballer.

Harry Harris
Personal information
Full name Harry Harris
Date of birth (1933-11-02)2 November 1933
Place of birth Magor, Wales
Date of death 9 June 2004(2004-06-09) (aged 70)
Position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Undy United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1954–1958 Newport County 156 (57)
1958–1971 Portsmouth 380 (48)
1971Newport County (loan) 16 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Harris was born in Magor, Monmouthshire. An inside-forward or wing half, he joined Newport County in 1954 from local club Undy United.

Harris moved to Portsmouth in 1958 making 380 appearances, scoring 48 goals. In 1971, he returned briefly to Newport on loan. In total Harris made 172 appearances for Newport scoring 59 goals.[1]

References

  • Harry Harris at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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