About Harry Barkas
Lived 1906 – 1974 (aged 67–68). Harry Barkas was a British association football player.
Henry Brown Barkas (21 January 1906 – 1974) was an English professional footballer who played centre forward for Spennymoor United before joining Football League Third Division North side South Shields in 1929, making 21 league appearances and scoring 15 goals. South Shields moved to Gateshead in 1930 and changed their name to Gateshead A.F.C., where Barkas played 19 league games, scoring 7 goals. In this period he also scored 5 goals in 3 FA Cup games. Barkas then moved to Football League First Division side Liverpool in 1931, making 5 league appearances. He later played non-league football with Jarrow.
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Who was Harry Barkas?
former professional footballer (1906-1974)
When was Harry Barkas born?
Harry Barkas was born on 21 January 1906 in South Shields.
When did Harry Barkas die?
Harry Barkas died in 1974 in South Shields.
What was Harry Barkas's occupation?
Harry Barkas was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Barkas?
Harry Barkas was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Barkas. https://biography.guide/harry-barkas/
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