About Harry McDonald
Lived 1926 – 2004 (aged 77–78). Harry McDonald was a British association football player.
Harry McDonald (11 September 1926 – 2004) was an English, retired professional footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace as a defender. He also played non-league football for Ashton United, Kettering Town and Gravesend and Northfleet.
Playing career McDonald began his playing career with Ashton United, for whom he made 104 appearances, scoring once and did not enter the professional game until the relatively late age of 24. He was signed for Crystal Palace in September 1950, by then manager, Ronnie Rooke. and made his debut in a 5–0 away defeat to Bournemouth on 14 October. McDonald made only 12 appearances that season,
McDonald died in 2004, aged 77 or 78.
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Who was Harry McDonald?
English footballer (1926-2004)
When was Harry McDonald born?
Harry McDonald was born on 11 September 1926 in Salford.
When did Harry McDonald die?
Harry McDonald died in 2004.
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Harry McDonald was an association football player.
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Harry McDonald was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry McDonald. https://biography.guide/harry-mcdonald/
MLA: "Harry McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-mcdonald/.
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