About Harry Oliver
Lived 1921 – 1994 (aged 72). Harry Oliver was a British association football player.
Career
Born in Sunderland, Oliver played for the England schoolboys team, as well as for Houghton Colliery Welfare. He joined Hartlepools United—then in the Football League Third Division North—as a 16-year-old, and turned professional shortly after his 17th birthday.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Oliver?
English footballer (1921-1994)
When was Harry Oliver born?
Harry Oliver was born on 16 February 1921 in Sunderland.
When did Harry Oliver die?
Harry Oliver died on 11 January 1994 in Sunderland.
What was Harry Oliver's occupation?
Harry Oliver was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Oliver?
Harry Oliver was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Oliver (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Oliver. https://biography.guide/harry-oliver-association-football-player/
MLA: "Harry Oliver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-oliver-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Harry Oliver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-oliver-association-football-player/.
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