Harry Abbott (footballer, born 1895)

Harry Abbott
Personal information
Full name Henry Abbott
Date of birth 15 March 1895
Place of birth Preston, England
Date of death 1968 (aged 72–73)
Place of death Preston, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1914–1921 Lancaster Town
1921–1922 Portsmouth 0 (0)
1922–1927 Nelson 154 (0)
1927–1929 Luton Town 55 (0)
1929–1930 Exeter City 0 (0)
1930–1931 Lancaster Town
1931–1932 Rochdale 32 (0)
1932–1933 Wigan Athletic 32 (0)
Total 273 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Henry Abbott (15 March 1895 – 1968) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Nelson, Luton Town and Rochdale.[2] He also played for newly formed Wigan Athletic in their inaugural season.[3]

References

  1. ^ "The lure of promotion. Nelson". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. ^ Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. Tony Brown. ISBN 1899468676.
  3. ^ "Early Latics : Wigan Athletic - The dream begins - (1932/33)". Ye Olde Tree and Crown. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2010.


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