About Harry Yorston
Lived 1929 – 1992 (aged 62–63). Harry Yorston was a British association football player.
Henry Bowmaker Yorston (9 June 1929 – 17 May 1992) was a Scottish professional football player, who played for Aberdeen, and represented Scotland once. Yorston made over 200 league appearances for Aberdeen, scoring 98 goals. His uncle Benny was also a professional footballer who, like his nephew, played for Aberdeen and the Scotland national side.
Yorston retired from professional football at the age of 28 after being offered a lucrative fish market porter job in Aberdeen. In 1972, he won £175,000 on the football pools.
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Who was Harry Yorston?
Scottish footballer (1929-1992)
When was Harry Yorston born?
Harry Yorston was born on 9 June 1929 in Scotland.
When did Harry Yorston die?
Harry Yorston died in 1992.
What was Harry Yorston's occupation?
Harry Yorston was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Yorston?
Harry Yorston was British.
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