About John Harvey
Born 1934. John Harvey is a British association football player.
John Harvey (born 21 January 1933) He ranks ninth in the club's all-time appearances list with over 400 matches played in all competitions, and was inducted into their 'Hall of Fame' in 2009. He was at the club during a relatively successful era for the Jags across the 1950s and early 60s, but was not selected for any of their three Scottish League Cup final appearances (all of which were lost). He did win the Glasgow Cup on two occasions.
Harvey retired from playing after a single year with Third Lanark who then went out of business. He operated public houses and remained involved in Partick Thistle as manager of their social club, while maintaining a keen interest in other sports including golf, tennis and bowls, living in Bearsden for many years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Harvey?
Scottish footballer
When was John Harvey born?
John Harvey was born in 1934 in Glasgow.
What is John Harvey's occupation?
John Harvey is an association football player.
What nationality is John Harvey?
John Harvey is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Harvey (footballer, born 1933)
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