Harold Davis
Scottish footballer
About Harold Davis
Lived 1933 – 2018 (aged 85). Harold Davis was a British association football player, association football coach and athlete.
Player Born in Fife, Davis and his family moved to Perth after his father was injured during World War II. Whilst in the army he fought in the Korean War and was seriously injured on the battlefield; he spent two years in hospitals recuperating from bullet wounds to his abdomen and foot. and also taking part in a continental final when Rangers lost out to Fiorentina in the 1961 European Cup Winners' Cup Final. He missed out on the 1960 Scottish Cup Final after being injured by a heavy challenge in the semi-final victory over Celtic.
He then spent a season with Partick Thistle before retiring.
Coaching career Immediately after his playing days ended, Davis had a three-year spell as manager of Queen's Park in Scotland's second tier. He then returned to Rangers as a coach working with Davie White, followed a year as manager of Queen of the South and a stint coaching at Dundee (again under White, during which they won the 1973 Scottish League Cup Final) before leaving football to run a hotel in Wester Ross where he was able to continue a passion for fishing. In 1998, he survived a broken neck sustained in a road accident.
Honours Rangers Scottish League (4): 1956–57, 1958–59, 1960–61, 1962–63 Scottish Cup: 1961–62 Scottish League Cup (2): 1960–61, 1961–62 European Cup Winners' Cup: Runner-up 1960–61
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harold Davis?
Scottish footballer (1933-2018)
When was Harold Davis born?
Harold Davis was born on 10 May 1933 in Cupar.
When did Harold Davis die?
Harold Davis died on 26 June 2018 in Gairloch.
What was Harold Davis's occupation?
Harold Davis was an association football player, association football coach and athlete.
What nationality was Harold Davis?
Harold Davis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harold Davis (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Davis. https://biography.guide/harold-davis/
MLA: "Harold Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harold-davis/.
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