John Harrison (footballer, born 1927)

John Walter Harrison (27 September 1927 – 11 December 2015), was an English professional footballer.

John Harrison
Personal information
Full name John Walter Harrison
Date of birth (1927-09-27)27 September 1927
Place of birth Leicester, England
Date of death 11 December 2015(2015-12-11) (aged 88)
Place of death Colchester, England
Position(s) Fullback
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948–1950 Aston Villa 0 (0)
1950–1956 Colchester United 237 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:39, 13 May 2011

Career

Harrison played as a full back in The Football League for Colchester United and for Aston Villa, although he made no appearances there.[1] Harrison retired from the game in 1956 through injury.[2]

Death

Harrison died on 11 December 2015 in Colchester and left behind his wife, 3 children and 6 grandchildren,[3] including grandson Callum Harrison who plays for Colchester United F.C. and Needham Market F.C..[4]

References


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