Roy Harper (referee)

Roy Harper
Born Sheffield, England
Died 5 May 1969
York, England
Domestic
Years League Role
1961–1969 The Football League 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.[1] He died on 5 May 1969 after collapsing while officiating a Fourth Division match between York City and Halifax Town at Bootham Crescent.[2]

References

  1. ^ Upton, Gilbert (2005). Football League and Premiership Referees 1888 to 2005: A Reference Resource. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 35. ISBN 978-1-899468-68-3.
  2. ^ Batters, David (2008). York City: The Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 330. ISBN 978-1-85983-633-0.


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