Bill Harvey
English footballer, football manager, cricketer
About Bill Harvey
Lived 1896 – 1972 (aged 75–76). Bill Harvey was a British cricketer, association football player and association football coach.
William Henry Harvey (12 April 1896 – 1972) was an English association football player and manager. He played as an outside right in the Football League for The Wednesday and Birmingham. He also played first-class cricket for Border and Warwickshire.
Early life Harvey was born at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley, near Southampton, in 1896.
Playing career Harvey played for The Wednesday, Birmingham and Southend United. His most successful spell was at Birmingham, where he made over 70 Football League appearances.
Managerial career Harvey managed Birmingham from 1927 to 1928, Chesterfield from 1932 to 1938 and Gillingham from 1938 to 1939.
He died in North Shields, Northumberland, in 1972.
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Who was Bill Harvey?
English footballer, football manager, cricketer (1896-1972)
When was Bill Harvey born?
Bill Harvey was born on 12 April 1896 in Shirley.
When did Bill Harvey die?
Bill Harvey died in 1972 in North Shields.
What was Bill Harvey's occupation?
Bill Harvey was a cricketer, association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Bill Harvey?
Bill Harvey was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Harvey (footballer, born 1896)
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