About Harry Montford
Lived 1859 – 1942 (aged 82–83). Harry Montford was a British association football player.
Henry James Parker Montford (21 June 1863 – 1942) was an English footballer who played for Stoke.
Career Montford, unlike his brother Edgar Montford, was born in England but Edgar was born in Newtown, Wales and so there was a family connection to the town. Montford's first club was Newtown and he signed for then sometime between 1882 and 1887. He joined Stoke in August 1888 where his brother Edgar was playing. The Montfords were the first set of brothers to represent Stoke at football.
Montford, playing as a forward, made his Stoke and League debut at Victoria Ground. The visitors were Accrington and the home team were defeated 4–2. He was a member of Stoke's reserve side the 'Swifts' and was overlooked by manager Harry Lockett for the first team making just one league appearance in the 1888–89 season. His only other senior appearance came in the FA Cup against Warwick County, Stoke losing 2–1.
At the end of the season most of the reserve players, including Montford, were released. He signed for Leek in May 1889.
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Who was Harry Montford?
Welsh footballer (1859-1942)
When was Harry Montford born?
Harry Montford was born in 1859 in Newtown.
When did Harry Montford die?
Harry Montford died in 1942.
What was Harry Montford's occupation?
Harry Montford was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Montford?
Harry Montford was British.
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