Dick Harker

Richard Harker (20 May 1883 – 9 April 1917) was an English professional footballer who played for Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian and Darlington.

Playing career

Harker signed amateur terms with Newcastle United in 1903 after a trial, and turned professional in 1904, appearing for Newcastle reserves in a championship winning season in the Northern League. During this season Harker scored 16 goals in 17 games. He played in the F.A. Cup defeat of Newcastle United in 1907, featuring in Palace's cup run that season. After transferring to Hibernian for the 1907–1908 season he finished his first season as their top scorer. After moving to Heart of Midlothian he was their top scorer for the 1910–1911 season. In his second spell at Palace he scored a hat-trick against West Ham in a 6–1 victory on 30 September 1911. He was listed as killed in action in the Battle of Arras on 9 April 1917 in France. Having no known grave, he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.