About Roy Harper
Roy Harper was a British association football referee.
Roy Harper was an English association football referee. Born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, he officiated in the Football League from 1961 to 1969. He died on 5 May 1969 after collapsing while officiating a Fourth Division match between York City and Halifax Town at Bootham Crescent.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Harper?
association football referee
When was Roy Harper born?
Roy Harper was born in Sheffield.
When did Roy Harper die?
Roy Harper died on 5 May 1969.
What was Roy Harper's occupation?
Roy Harper was an association football referee.
What nationality was Roy Harper?
Roy Harper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Harper (referee)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Harper. https://biography.guide/roy-harper-association-football-referee/
MLA: "Roy Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-harper-association-football-referee/.
Chicago: "Roy Harper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-harper-association-football-referee/.
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