About Harold Fleming
Lived 1887 – 1955 (aged 68). Harold Fleming was a British association football player.
Harold John Fleming (30 April 1887 – 23 August 1955) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward for Swindon Town and the England national team. He is the only Swindon Town player to have featured for England.
Club career Fleming began his career at St. Marks before being invited for a trial at Swindon Town by manager Sam Allen. He joined the club in 1907. Fleming scored a brace in a 4–0 win over Salisbury and was swiftly signed on a full-time basis. - gaining 11 caps between 1909 and 1914.
Legacy Swindon Heritage Blue Plaque on the house lived in by Harold Fleming in Durham Street, Swindon. Fleming Way in Swindon, close to the County Ground, is named after him and a statue of him stands inside the foyer of Swindon Town at the County Ground. In 2019 Swindon Heritage unveiled a blue plaque to Fleming on his former home in Durham Street.
Around 2009 video footage of Fleming's playing was discovered.
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Who was Harold Fleming?
English footballer (1887-1955)
When was Harold Fleming born?
Harold Fleming was born on 30 April 1887 in Wiltshire.
When did Harold Fleming die?
Harold Fleming died on 23 August 1955 in Swindon.
What was Harold Fleming's occupation?
Harold Fleming was an association football player.
What nationality was Harold Fleming?
Harold Fleming was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harold Fleming (footballer)
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