About Joe Harvey
Lived 1918 – 1989 (aged 70). Joe Harvey was a British association football player and association football coach.
Joseph Harvey (11 June 1918 – 24 February 1989) was an English football player and manager. He spent much of his career at Newcastle United; he was the club's longest serving captain, manager, and, until 2025, the last to win a major trophy.
Playing career Harvey began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 1936. At Wolves Harvey made no appearances and moved on to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, were Harvey went on to make 37 appearances in the 1937–38 season.
Harvey was appointed manager of Newcastle United in 1961.
In 1968–69 he won the Fairs Cup with Newcastle.
Honours As a player Newcastle United FA Cup: 1950–51, 1951–52 Football League Second Division promotion: 1947–48
As a manager Crook Town FA Amateur Cup: 1953–54
Newcastle United Football League Second Division: 1964–65 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1968–69 Texaco Cup: 1973–74, 1974–75 Anglo-Italian Cup: 1973
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Harvey?
English footballer (1918–1989)
When was Joe Harvey born?
Joe Harvey was born on 11 June 1918 in Edlington.
When did Joe Harvey die?
Joe Harvey died on 24 February 1989 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What was Joe Harvey's occupation?
Joe Harvey was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Joe Harvey?
Joe Harvey was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Harvey (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Harvey. https://biography.guide/joe-harvey/
MLA: "Joe Harvey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-harvey/.
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