Harry Travis
Harry Travis (26 December 1911 – 1982)[2] was an English footballer who played as a centre forward. He was born in Manchester.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Travis | ||
| Date of birth | 26 December 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 1982[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1931–1932 | Manchester City | 0 | (0) |
| 1932–1933 | Oldham Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 1933–1934 | Accrington Stanley | 4 | (1) |
| 1934–1935 | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| 1935–1937 | Bradford City | 44 | (20) |
| 1937–1938 | Derby County | 12 | (4) |
| 1938–1939 | Tranmere Rovers | 13 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Travis had played for Leeds United before being signed on a free transfer by Dick Ray for Bradford City in June 1935.[3] He played just two seasons at City scoring 20 league goals in 44 games, as well as three FA Cup goals in five games. One of those FA Cup games was against Derby County when the young forward impressed enough to be signed by Derby—along with Alf Jeffries—the following season.[3]
References
- Harry Travis at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- Since 1888 - The searchable Premiership and Football League database (registration required)
- Dewhirst, John (1998). City Memories - An Illustrated Record of Bradford City A.F.C. True North Book. ISBN 1-900463-57-1.
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