Harold Barns White (15 January 1901 – 1983)[1][a] was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United. He played mainly at left-half, but also appeared as a centre-forward.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harold Barns White | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Manor Park, Essex, England | ||
| Date of death | 1983 (aged 81–82) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-half, centre-forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1921 | Leigh Ramblers | ||
| 1921–1923 | Southend United | 4 | (0) |
| 1925–? | Grays Thurrock United | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1929–? | Grays Thurrock United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Manor Park, London,[a] White played cricket and football in Leigh-on-Sea, the latter with Southend and District League club Leigh Ramblers, where he scored 50 goals during the 1920–21 season.[4]
White joined Southend United for the 1921–22 season. He made four appearances in the Third Division South in his two seasons with the club.[2] He joined Grays Thurrock United in 1925.[5] He was appointed as Grays Thurrock manager in June 1929.[6]
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References edit
- ^ Harry White at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 308. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.
- ^ Mason, Peter (1993). Southend United – The Official History of: The Blues. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1874427209.
- ^ "F.A. Summer Meeting". Athletic News. 27 June 1921. p. 6 – via British Newspaper Archive.
The United have also secured H. White, a centre-forward, who scored 50 goals last season for Leigh Ramblers (Leigh-on-Sea)
- ^ "Grays Thurrock United". Chelmsford Chronicle. 21 August 1925. p. 6. Retrieved 19 March 2019 – via British Newspaper Archive.
The following players have been engaged:— [...] Half-backs.—H. White (late Southend Un.
- ^ "Sporting Notes & News". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. 14 June 1929. p. 3. Retrieved 6 May 2019 – via British Newspaper Archive.
Harold White, well-known Leigh-on-Sea cricketer, and who had played at half-back for Southend United, has been appointed manager of Gray's Thurrock United F.C.
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