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Harry Bailey

1870 – 1930

Leicestershire footballer

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Lived 1870 – 1930 (aged 60). Harry Bailey was a British association football player and cricketer.

William Henry Bailey (2 October 1870 – 19 October 1930) was an English cricketer, batting right-handed, an association football left back, and latterly a pub landlord. He was born at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, and has been dubbed "one of Victorian Leicester's sporting super stars"

Football Bailey was a professional footballer who played for Leicester Fosse as a full-back. He played in the club's first ever games in both the Midlands' League and the Football League, he was the first player to reach 100 appearances for the club and also scored the Fosse's first ever penalty.

Cricket Bailey made two first-class appearances for Leicestershire in the 1896 County Championship against Lancashire at Aigburth, Liverpool, and Derbyshire at Grace Road, Leicester. He scored 49 runs in his two matches, at an average of 12.25, with a high score of 15.

After his sporting career he became a pub landlord, of the Full Moon in Russel Square in Leicester. He died at the place of his birth on 19 October 1930.

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Also known as
William Bailey, William Henry "Harry" Bailey, William Henry Bailey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Bailey?

Leicestershire footballer (1870-1930)

When was Harry Bailey born?

Harry Bailey was born on 2 October 1870 in Melton Mowbray.

When did Harry Bailey die?

Harry Bailey died on 19 October 1930 in Melton Mowbray.

What was Harry Bailey's occupation?

Harry Bailey was an association football player and cricketer.

What nationality was Harry Bailey?

Harry Bailey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Bailey

· Wikidata: Q5667086

· DBpedia: Harry Bailey (footballer)

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