Wilbert Harrison (footballer)

Wilbert Harrison (1867 – after 1892) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance for Birmingham St George's and Small Heath.[1]

Wilbert Harrison
Personal information
Full name Wilbert Harrison
Date of birth 1867
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Birmingham Excelsior
1886–1891 Birmingham St George's
1891–1892 Small Heath 1 (2)
1892–1??? Summerfield Saints
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Harrison was born in the Bordesley Green district of Birmingham. He played football for Birmingham Excelsior before joining Birmingham St George's in 1886. He became the star of their attack, and played for them in the Football Alliance, but was one of several players offloaded when the club got into financial difficulties and joined local rivals and fellow Football Alliance club Small Heath in August 1891.[1] He played only once for Small Heath's first team, scoring both goals in a 2–2 draw at Ardwick in January 1892,[2] but his career was in decline, and later that year he returned to local football with Summerfield Saints.[1]

References
  1. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. Matthews, p. 141.


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