Reg Harrison
English footballer and manager (1923–2020)
Reginald Frederick Harrison (22 May 1923 – 17 September 2020) was an English professional footballer. He played as a right winger. Harrison was born in Normanton, Derby. His career began in 1939 and he retired in 1962.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Reginald Frederick Harrison | ||
| Date of birth | 22 May 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Normanton, Derby, England | ||
| Date of death | 17 September 2020 (aged 97) | ||
| Place of death | Alvaston, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Derby Corinthians | |||
| 1939–1944 | Derby County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1944–1955 | Derby County | 254 | (52) |
| → Sheffield United (war guest) | |||
| → Notts County (war guest) | |||
| → Charlton Athletic (war guest) | |||
| → Hartlepools United (war guest) | |||
| 1955–1957 | Boston United | ||
| 1957–1962 | Long Eaton United | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1958–1962 | Long Eaton United | ||
| Wilmorton & Alvaston | |||
| Alfreton Town | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He played for Derby County, Boston United and Long Eaton United. He managed Long Eaton United between 1958 to 1962.
Harrison died at home in Alvaston, Derby on 17 September 2020 at the age of 97.[1] At the time of his death he was the oldest living FA Cup finalist.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "'Legend' - Fans pay tribute to Derby County hero Reg Harrison". 18 September 2020 – via www.derbytelegraph.co.uk.
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