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Harry Graham

1887 – 1940

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Lived 1887 – 1940 (aged 52–53). Harry Graham was a British association football player and dentist.

Harry Graham (16 December 1887 – 1940) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish Football League for Raith Rovers and Heart of Midlothian, and in the Football League for Bradford City, Birmingham, Leicester City and Reading. He played as an inside forward.

Career Graham was born in Edinburgh. He also played for St Bernard's before moving to England to sign for Bradford City in April 1910. He played 11 First Division games without scoring, and in October 1911 joined Second Division club Birmingham. Graham played 12 times for Birmingham, scoring four goals, but he was principally a playmaker, and the club's need was for a goalscorer. In September 1912 he returned to Scotland and signed for Raith Rovers, for whom he appeared in the 1913 Scottish Cup Final.

Graham moved on at the end of the season to Heart of Midlothian, who were looking for a replacement for the recently retired Bobby Walker. Before and during the First World War, Graham scored 41 goals from 120 appearances in the Scottish League, A qualified dentist, but during the 1916–17 season he was conscripted into the Army, and served with the Royal Army Medical Corps and as a private with the Gloucestershire Regiment. On his return to Hearts, he struggled to get into the first team, and in December 1920 he returned to England and joined Leicester City.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Graham?

footballer (1887-1940)

When was Harry Graham born?

Harry Graham was born on 16 December 1887 in Edinburgh.

When did Harry Graham die?

Harry Graham died in 1940 in Scotland.

What was Harry Graham's occupation?

Harry Graham was an association football player and dentist.

What nationality was Harry Graham?

Harry Graham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Graham

· Wikidata: Q5669207

· DBpedia: Harry Graham (footballer)

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