About Chris Harker
Lived 1937 – 2014 (aged 77). Chris Harker was an association football player.
Christopher Joseph Harker (29 June 1937 – 5 September 2014) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
On the 26 December 1962, in icy conditions and torrential rain, Harker collided with Sunderland striker Brian Clough, and the latter sustained career-ending injuries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chris Harker?
association football player (1937-2014)
When was Chris Harker born?
Chris Harker was born on 29 June 1937 in Shiremoor.
When did Chris Harker die?
Chris Harker died on 5 September 2014 in Darlington.
What was Chris Harker's occupation?
Chris Harker was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris Harker (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Harker. https://biography.guide/chris-harker-association-football-player/
MLA: "Chris Harker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-harker-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Chris Harker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-harker-association-football-player/.
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