Harry Lowe (footballer, born August 1886)
Horace Lowe (10 August 1886 – 1966), commonly known as Harry Lowe, was an English footballer who played for Northwich Victoria, Brighton & Hove Albion,[1] Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Beckenham.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Horace Lowe | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 1886 | ||
| Place of birth | Northwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 1966 (aged 79–80) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Northwich Victoria | |||
| 1913–1914 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | (1) |
| 1914–1926 | Tottenham Hotspur | 65 | (0) |
| 1927 | Fulham | 3 | (0) |
| Beckenham Town | |||
| 1934–1935 | Real Sociedad | 1 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1930–1935 | Real Sociedad | ||
| 1935 | Espanyol | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Football career
Lowe began his career at Northwich Victoria before joining Brighton & Hove Albion. In 1914 the centre half signed for Tottenham Hotspur. He played a total of 72 matches in all competitions between 1914–26 for the Spurs.[3] He later played for Fulham and finally Beckenham Town .
Coaching career
He later managed Spanish side Real Sociedad between 1930 and 1935, and Espanyol in 1935.[4] He played one match for Real Sociedad at the age of 48, which remains a record for the oldest player to play a match in the Spanish top division.[5]
References
- Carder, Tim; Harris, Roger (1997). Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Hove: Goldstone Books. p. 148. ISBN 978-0-9521337-1-1.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 161. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 13 November 2012
- "Harry Lowe, Horace Harold Lowe - Manager". www.bdfutbol.com.
- "Harry Lowe, Horace Harold Lowe - Futbolista". www.bdfutbol.com.
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