About Harry Holmes
Lived 1908 – 1993 (aged 84–85). Harry Holmes was a British association football player.
William Harold "Harry" Holmes (18 August 1908 – 1993) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as an outside right for Coventry City, Notts County and Birmingham.
Holmes was born in Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire. Unwilling to put football ahead of his career as a draughtsman, he retained his amateur status, and alternated his Football League games with playing for his local club Heanor Town. He was the last amateur to play first-team football for Birmingham, which he did in November 1934.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Holmes?
English footballer (1908-1993)
When was Harry Holmes born?
Harry Holmes was born on 16 August 1908 in Ambergate.
When did Harry Holmes die?
Harry Holmes died in 1993.
What was Harry Holmes's occupation?
Harry Holmes was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Holmes?
Harry Holmes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Holmes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Holmes. https://biography.guide/harry-holmes/
MLA: "Harry Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-holmes/.
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