Roy Harrison

Roy Harrison (born 30 August 1939) is an Irish former cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, including one first-class match.

Playing career

Harrison made his debut for Ireland against Worcestershire in Dublin in June 1967. It was very much an inauspicious debut, as he was dismissed for a duck in both innings. He returned to the Irish side in August the following year, scoring 43 against the Combined Services, his highest score for Ireland. He then played his final match for Ireland against Scotland,

He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for voluntary service to cricket in Northern Ireland.

Family

Harrison came from a cricketing family. Three of his brothers, Deryck, Garfield and Jim, all played for Ireland, as did his brother-in-law Eddie Bushe and his nephew Jonathan Bushe.