About Harry Armitage
Lived 1901 – 1973 (aged 72). Harry Armitage was a British association football player.
Harold A. 'Harry' Armitage (1901–1973) was a footballer who played professionally for Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City.
Armitage started out playing for Hathersage, with whom he won the Sheffield Amateur League during the 1919–20 season, before joining Sheffield Wednesday in 1920. In two seasons with Wednesday he made just three League appearances, and he moved on to Bristol Rovers in May 1922.
Armitage was a regular in the Bristol Rovers defence during his four years at the club, playing in 122 League games during that period, and also playing cricket for Stapleton C.C. during the summer of 1923. In 1926 he joined Lincoln City for a year, before moving to Scarborough Town in 1927.
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Who was Harry Armitage?
English footballer (1901-1973)
When was Harry Armitage born?
Harry Armitage was born on 16 August 1901 in Sheffield.
When did Harry Armitage die?
Harry Armitage died on 2 September 1973 in Crewe.
What was Harry Armitage's occupation?
Harry Armitage was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Armitage?
Harry Armitage was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Armitage. https://biography.guide/harry-armitage/
MLA: "Harry Armitage." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-armitage/.
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