About Fred Harris
Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 86). Fred Harris was a British association football player.
Frederick Harris (2 July 1912 – 11 October 1998) was an English footballer who played his whole professional career for Birmingham City.
Life and career Harris was born in Solihull, Warwickshire. He was the club's leading scorer in 1938–39 with 14 League goals and 17 in all competitions.
During the Second World War he converted to play as a wing half and played out the rest of his career in that position. His strong tackling and constructive use of the ball impressed manager Harry Storer sufficiently to make him club captain. He won representative honours for the Football League XI against the Scottish League in 1948–49.
Harris retired from football in 1950, aged nearly 38, having made 312 appearances in all competitions for Birmingham and scored 68 goals, and became a chiropodist and physiotherapist in the Acocks Green district of Birmingham.
His nephew, Roy McDonough, was also a professional footballer.
Honours Birmingham City Top goalscorer: 1938–39 Football League South (wartime league): 1945–46 Second Division: 1947–48
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Harris?
English footballer (1912–1998)
When was Fred Harris born?
Fred Harris was born on 2 July 1912 in Solihull.
When did Fred Harris die?
Fred Harris died on 11 October 1998 in Solihull.
What was Fred Harris's occupation?
Fred Harris was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Harris?
Fred Harris was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Harris (footballer, born 1912)
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