About Ray Harrison
Lived 1921 – 2000. Ray Harrison was a British association football player.
Raymond William Harrison (21 June 1921 – June 2000) was an English professional association footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League for Burnley, Doncaster Rovers and Grimsby Town. Harrison is best remembered for scoring the winning goal for Burnley in an FA Cup semi-final.
In his later career he managed Frickley Colliery in the Midland League and ran a sports shop in Doncaster.
Honours Burnley FA Cup runner-up: 1946–47
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Who was Ray Harrison?
English footballer (1921-2000)
When was Ray Harrison born?
Ray Harrison was born on 21 June 1921 in Boston.
When did Ray Harrison die?
Ray Harrison died in 2000 in Doncaster.
What was Ray Harrison's occupation?
Ray Harrison was an association football player.
What nationality was Ray Harrison?
Ray Harrison was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Harrison. https://biography.guide/ray-harrison/
MLA: "Ray Harrison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-harrison/.
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