Harry Johnson (footballer, born 1913)

Harry Johnson
Personal information
Date of birth (1913-08-08)8 August 1913[1]
Place of birth Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England[1]
Date of death 1976 (aged 62–63)[1]
Place of death Nottingham, England[1]
Playing position Left-back
Youth career
Walker Park
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1933–1937 Newcastle United 5 (0)
1937–1938 Port Vale 19 (0)
Hartlepools United
Total 24+ (0+)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Harry Johnson (8 August 1913 – 1976) was an English footballer who played at left-back for Newcastle United, Port Vale, and Hartlepools United in the 1930s.

Playing career

Johnson played for Walker Park, before joining Newcastle United in 1933. He spent four years at the club, making five league appearances.[2] During his time at St James' Park, the "Magpies" were relegated out of the First Division in 1933–34 and made unsuccessfully pushes for promotion out of the in 1934–35, 1935–36, and 1936–37. He signed with Port Vale in June 1937.[1] He made 21 Third Division North and cup appearances in the 1937–38 season, before he was transferred away from The Old Recreation Ground to Hartlepools United.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 154. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ↑ "Players Records". nufc.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
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