Henry Topping (footballer, born 1915)

Henry Westby Topping (26 October 1915 – July 2004)[1] was an English footballer, who played at full back for various clubs in the 1930s and 1940s.

Henry Westby Topping
Personal information
Full name Henry Westby Topping
Date of birth (1915-09-28)28 September 1915
Place of birth Prescot, England
Date of death 11 July 2004 (aged 88)
Place of death St Helens, England
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Rossendale United
1938–1945 Stockport County 3 (0)
1945–1947 New Brighton 67 (0)
Prescot Cables
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

Topping was born in Prescot, Lancashire[2] and started his football career at Rossendale United, before joining Stockport County in 1938. He remained with Stockport throughout World War II, including partnering his namesake Harry Topping in several wartime matches in 1941–42.[2]

After the war he joined New Brighton, where he remained for two years making 67 Football League appearances. On his retirement from professional football, he joined Prescot Cables and was granted a benefit match in April 1951.[2]

He also made several appearances for Manchester United during World War II. After his playing career with Stockport County, he went on to become player/manager.

References
  1. "Findmypast Deaths Search 1984–2006". findmypast.com. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
  2. Joyce, Michael (18 January 2007). "Harry Topping". SoccerData UK. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
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