About Harold Sly
Lived 1904 – 1996 (aged 91–92). Harold Sly was a British association football player.
Harold Sly (26 February 1904 – 1996) was an English professional footballer of the 1920s and 1930s.
Born in Appley Bridge, he played football for the Rover Company's team before joining Birmingham, however he never started a match for the club in the English Football League, and dropped back into the amateur game with Tamworth Castle. In 1927 he joined Gillingham of the Football League Third Division South, where he spent two seasons but never secured a regular place in the club's first team. He then moved to Brighton & Hove Albion, before joining French club FC Sète.
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Who was Harold Sly?
English footballer (1904-1996)
When was Harold Sly born?
Harold Sly was born on 26 February 1904 in Appley Bridge.
When did Harold Sly die?
Harold Sly died in 1996 in Hove.
What was Harold Sly's occupation?
Harold Sly was an association football player.
What nationality was Harold Sly?
Harold Sly was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Sly. https://biography.guide/harold-sly/
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