Harry Deacon

Playing career Deacon was born in the Darnall district of Sheffield, and played football for Hallam before joining Sheffield Wednesday as an amateur. He moved on to Birmingham in 1920, After two games in two seasons, unable to dislodge Crosbie from the inside right position, Deacon moved on to Swansea Town where he found considerably more success. and helped them reach the final of the Welsh Cup and the semi-final of the FA Cup the following season. In recognition of his service to the club, Swansea awarded him a testimonial match which was attended by 9,000 spectators. finishing it with Accrington Stanley, where his 11 goals gave him runner-up spot in their scoring charts despite arriving midway through the season. He ended his professional career with Rotherham United, making his last Football League appearance just before Christmas 1935.

Deacon died in Rotherham, Yorkshire, in 1946 at the age of 45.