About Bill Harrington
Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 82–83). Bill Harrington was an Irish association football player.
William Harrington, commonly known as Bill Harrington, was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper and made five appearances for the FAI-organised Ireland national team.
Career Harrington made his international debut for the Irish Free State on 8 December 1935 in a friendly match against the Netherlands, which finished as a 3–5 loss. He went on to make five appearances for the team, earning his final cap on 22 May 1938 against Poland as a 69th-minute substitute for George McKenzie, which finished as a 0–6 loss.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Harrington?
Irish association football goalkeeper
When was Bill Harrington born?
Bill Harrington was born on 10 September 1913.
When did Bill Harrington die?
Bill Harrington died in 1996.
What was Bill Harrington's occupation?
Bill Harrington was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Harrington?
Bill Harrington was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Harrington (Irish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Harrington. https://biography.guide/bill-harrington/
MLA: "Bill Harrington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-harrington/.
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