Harold Mosby
Harold Mosby (26 June 1926 – 15 June 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.[1] He is best remembered for his football at Rotherham United and Scunthorpe United. He played in the first ever football league team and game for Scunthorpe United against Shrewsbury Town in August 1950. He was also made a life member of Scunthorpe United. Scored winning goal in Worksop Town's most successful run in the FA Cup enabling them to reach the third round proper in 1955–56 season. This is still the furthest Worksop Town has gone in the competition.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 June 1926 | ||
| Place of birth | Kippax, England | ||
| Date of death | 15 June 2007 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Rotherham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Allerton Youth Club | |||
| Yorkshire Amateur | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1950 | Rotherham United | 26 | (9) |
| 1950–1955 | Scunthorpe United | 149 | (21) |
| 1955–1956 | Worksop Town | ||
| 1956–1957 | Crewe Alexandra | 40 | (4) |
| 1957–1958 | King's Lynn | ||
| 1958 | Scarborough | ||
| 1958–1959 | Burton Albion | ||
| 1959 | Denaby United | ||
| 1959–1960 | Rawmarsh Welfare | ||
| 1959–1960 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Mosby also played 3 games scoring two goals for Huddersfield Town, just before the end of World War II, this was in the War Cup.
References
- Harold Mosby Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
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