David Harvie
David Harvie was a professional footballer who played as a full back in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers between 1910 and 1920.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Saltcoats, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Stevenston Thistle | |||
| 1910–1920 | Bristol Rovers | 219 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Harvie joined Rovers in 1910 from Scottish side Stevenston Thistle, on a recommendation from former Bristol Rovers player James Young, and his tough style of play earned him the nickname 'Hit him' Harvey. He retired from football in 1920, after a war-interrupted ten years with the Bristol club.
References
- Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. pp. 91 & 490. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.
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