About Harold Booton
Lived 1906 – 1976 (aged 70). Harold Booton was a British association football player.
Harold Booton (2 March 1906 – 22 October 1976) was an English professional footballer who made 156 appearances as a right back in the Football League.
Booton was born in Annesley, Nottinghamshire. He began his football career with Annesley Colliery and Shirebrook, and joined Birmingham in 1929. He became a first-team regular for Birmingham after George Liddell retired, and made 162 appearances in all competitions, including 149 in the First Division. He was a solid tackler and kicked powerfully, but his distribution of the ball was wayward. He later played 7 league games for Luton Town, and then moved into non-league football with Atherstone Town. He died in Denham, Buckinghamshire, in 1976 at the age of 70.
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Who was Harold Booton?
footballer (1906-1976)
When was Harold Booton born?
Harold Booton was born on 2 March 1906 in Annesley.
When did Harold Booton die?
Harold Booton died on 22 October 1976 in Denham.
What was Harold Booton's occupation?
Harold Booton was an association football player.
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Harold Booton was British.
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