About Tony Harper
Lived 1925 – 1982 (aged 57). Tony Harper was a British association football player.
Anthony Frederick Harper (26 May 1925 – 28 June 1982) was an English football wing half or inside forward who made 173 appearances in the Football League for Brentford.
Club career
Headington United Harper began his career at Spartan League hometown club Headington United and departed the club in March 1948.
Brentford Harper signed for Second Division club Brentford in March 1948. Harper missed the entire 1949–50 season due to illness, but broke into the team in the 1950–51 season as a wing half and formed a celebrated half back line with Ron Greenwood and Jimmy Hill. He made a career-high 41 appearances during the 1951–52 season and held his place until Ken Coote began to establish himself in the wing half position.
Personal life After experiencing trouble commuting from his Oxford home to Brentford, Harper stayed in a club house in Hounslow with teammate Ted Gaskell and Gaskell's wife, before eventually moving into the house next door.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Harper?
English footballer (1925-1982)
When was Tony Harper born?
Tony Harper was born on 26 May 1925 in Oxford.
When did Tony Harper die?
Tony Harper died on 28 June 1982 in Bullingdon Hundred.
What was Tony Harper's occupation?
Tony Harper was an association football player.
What nationality was Tony Harper?
Tony Harper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Harper (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Harper. https://biography.guide/tony-harper-association-football-player/
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