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Harry Green

1860 – 1900

English footballer

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Lived 1860 – 1900 (aged 40). Harry Green was a British association football player.

Harold Green (19 January 1860 – May 1900) was an English footballer who played at both right and left full-back.

Career Green was born in West Bromwich. He played for George Salter's Works before joining West Bromwich Albion. He played in three successive FA Cup Finals for Albion, picking up runners-up medals in 1886 and 1887 and a winner's medal in 1888 when Preston North End were defeated 2–1.

He made his league debut on 8 September 1888, at full-back for West Bromwich Albion in a 2–0 win against Stoke at the Victoria Ground, Stoke. He played nine of the "Throstles" 22 Football League matches and was part of a defence-line that achieved three clean-sheets whilst restricting the opposition to a single goal on one occasion.

Harry Green was described as an excellent full-back, meaningful, sure-footed and one of the best of his era.

In 1891 Green left Albion to join Old Hill Wanderers. He died in West Bromwich in May 1900.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Green?

English footballer (1860-1900)

When was Harry Green born?

Harry Green was born on 19 January 1860 in West Bromwich.

When did Harry Green die?

Harry Green died on 1 May 1900 in West Bromwich.

What was Harry Green's occupation?

Harry Green was an association football player.

What nationality was Harry Green?

Harry Green was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Green

· Wikidata: Q5669246

· DBpedia: Harry Green (footballer, born 1860)

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