Harold Sharratt (16 December 1929 – 19 August 2002) was an English footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1][2] Sharratt, who played as a goalkeeper, remained an amateur player throughout his career, working as a school teacher during the week.[3] Sharratt played for non-league clubs including Wigan Athletic and Bishop Auckland,[4] and also played as an amateur in the Football League for Blackpool, Oldham Athletic, Charlton Athletic and Nottingham Forest.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harold Sharratt | ||
| Date of birth | 16 December 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 August 2002 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Lancaster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1949–1952 | Wigan Athletic | 63 | (0) |
| 1952–1953 | Blackpool | 1 | (0) |
| – | Bishop Auckland | ? | (?) |
| 1955–1956 | Oldham Athletic | 1 | (0) |
| – | Bishop Auckland | ? | (?) |
| – | Charlton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| – | Bishop Auckland | ? | (?) |
| 1957–1958 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | (0) |
| – | Bishop Auckland | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1956 | Great Britain | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Sharratt started his career at Wigan Athletic. He spent three seasons at the club, making 86 appearances in all competitions.[6]
Sharratt made his only League appearance for Blackpool in a 4–0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on 18 October 1952, deputising for George Farm.[7] Farm had played 111 consecutive Football League games for the Tangerines, but he was making his debut for Scotland in their victory over Wales in the British International Championship the same day.
He returned to non-League football with Northern League club Bishop Auckland, making his debut in April 1953. He helped the club win three consecutive FA Amateur Cup finals between 1955 and 1957.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Harry SHARRATT". FIFA. Archived from the original on 7 January 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
- ^ "Harry Sharratt". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
- ^ David Foot (26 February 2010). "Williams proves breath of fresh air in decadent times". This Is Bristol. Retrieved 23 May 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Harry Sharratt". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Harry Sharratt". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 105. ISBN 1-874427-91-7.
- ^ Calley, Roy, Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992, Breedon Books Sport (1992), pp.280–281
- ^ "Harry - 24 Sharratt gold". The Northern Echo. 21 August 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2024.