Harry Hampton

Joseph Harry Hampton (21 April 1885 – 15 March 1963) was an English footballer who was born in Wellington, Shropshire. Hampton remains Aston Villa's all-time leading goalscorer in the League.

Playing career

Youth According to a friend speaking to the Wellington Journal and Shrewsbury News after his death, Hampton began his playing career with Lilleshall Iron Works team then joined Wellington Town, before transferring to Aston Villa on a professional contract for £120 in April 1904.

Aston Villa Better known as "Happy" Harry Hampton or as "The Wellington Whirlwind," he played as a centre forward for Aston Villa from 1904 to 1920. He scored both goals against Newcastle United in the 1905 FA Cup Final. Hampton was a prolific goalscorer and once scored five goals when Aston Villa beat Sheffield Wednesday 10–0 in a First Division match in 1912. Between 1913 and 1914 Hampton was capped by England four times, scoring two goals in games against Wales and Scotland.

First World War Hampton served on the Somme during the First World War and suffered from the effects of mustard gas poisoning. He also guested for Fulham.

Birmingham At Birmingham, Hampton became the Second Division club's star player, his 16 goals made him their top scorer for the 1920–21 season and helped the club win the Second Division title. He ultimately scored 31 goals out of 59 appearances in the club before transferring to Newport County in Wales.

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1904–05 First Division

1905–06 First Division

1906–07 First Division

1907–08 First Division

1908–09 First Division

1909–10 First Division

1910–11 First Division

1911–12 First Division

1912–13 First Division

1913–14 First Division

1914–15 First Division

1919–20 First Division

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1919–20 Second Division

1920–21 Second Division

1921–22 First Division

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Honours

Aston Villa Football League First Division: 1909–10 FA Cup: 1904–05, 1912–13

Birmingham Football League Second Division: 1920–21