About William Harrison
Lived 1858 – 1890 (aged 31–32). William Harrison was an association football player.
Life and career
Harrison was born in 1858 in Lancaster. Thanks to his growing reputation, the same year Harrison was selected to represent the North in the annual North vs South football match at Kennington Oval, used as a trial match to select the England squad.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Harrison?
English footballer, born 1858
When was William Harrison born?
William Harrison was born in 1858 in Lancaster.
When did William Harrison die?
William Harrison died on 17 April 1890 in Smithfield.
What was William Harrison's occupation?
William Harrison was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Harrison (footballer, born 1858)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harrison. https://biography.guide/william-harrison-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Harrison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-harrison-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Harrison." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-harrison-association-football-player/.
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