About Ken Harper
Lived 1917 – 1994 (aged 76). Ken Harper was a British association football player.
Kenneth Harper (15 April 1917 – February 1994) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back, making 73 appearances in the Football League between 1935 and 1951 for Walsall, Bradford City and Shrewsbury Town.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Ken Harper's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ken Harper's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Harper?
English professional footballer (1917–1994)
When was Ken Harper born?
Ken Harper was born on 15 April 1917 in Barnsley.
When did Ken Harper die?
Ken Harper died on 1 February 1994 in Doncaster.
What was Ken Harper's occupation?
Ken Harper was an association football player.
What nationality was Ken Harper?
Ken Harper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken Harper (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Harper. https://biography.guide/ken-harper/
MLA: "Ken Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-harper/.
Chicago: "Ken Harper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-harper/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC