Harry Bailey (footballer)

Harry Bailey

Personal information
Full name	William Henry Bailey
Date of birth	2 October 1870
Place of birth	Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
Date of death	19 October 1930 (aged 60)
Place of death	Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
Playing position	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Melton Rovers
	Melton Town
	Birmingham St. Georges
	Melton Rovers
1884-1899	Leicester Fosse	108	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

William Henry "Harry" Bailey was a professional footballer who played for Leicester Fosse as a full-back. He played in the club's first ever games in both the Midlands' League and the Football League, he was the first player to reach 100 appearances for the club and also scored the Fosse's first ever penalty.^[1]

References

1. Dave Smith & Paul Taylor (2010). Of Fossils and Foxes. ISBN 1-905411-94-4.