Harry Haddon

Harry Haddon (1871 – after 1896) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1]

Harry Haddon
Personal information
Full name Harry Haddon[1]
Date of birth 1871
Place of birth Pelsall, England
Place of death Walsall, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Pelsall Villa
1894–189x Lichfield Barracks
1896–1897 Small Heath 8 (2)
1897–1??? Walsall Wood
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Haddon was born in Pelsall, Staffordshire. A bustling centre forward, he played local football for Pelsall Villa and Lichfield Barracks before joining Small Heath.[2] He made his debut in the First Division on 22 February 1896 in a 4–1 defeat at Bolton Wanderers, and scored twice in the next four games,[3] but the selectors preferred Jack Jones. Haddon died in Walsall, Staffordshire.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 143.


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