Harry Johnson (footballer, born 1913)

Harry Johnson (8 August 1913 – 1976) was an English footballer who played at left-back for Newcastle United, Port Vale, and Hartlepools United in the 1930s.

Harry Johnson
Personal information
Date of birth (1913-08-08)8 August 1913[1]
Place of birth Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England[1]
Date of death 1976 (aged 62–63)[1]
Place of death Nottingham, England[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Left-back
Youth career
Walker Park
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1937 Newcastle United 5 (0)
1937–1938 Port Vale 19 (0)
Hartlepools United
Total 24+ (0+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Johnson played for Walker Park before joining Newcastle United in 1933. He spent four years at the club, making five league appearances.[3] During his time at St James' Park, the "Magpies" were relegated out of the First Division in 1933–34 and made unsuccessfully pushes for promotion in 1934–35, 1935–36, and 1936–37. He signed with Port Vale in June 1937.[1] He made 21 Third Division North and cup appearances in the 1937–38 season, before he was transferred away from The Old Recreation Ground to Hartlepools United.[1]

Style of play

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Johnson was a tough-tackling left-back.[4]

Career statistics

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Source:[5]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Newcastle United 1935–36 Second Division 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Port Vale 1937–38 Third Division North 19 0 0 0 2 0 21 0
Hartlepool United 1938–39 Third Division North 24 0 2 0 1 0 27 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 154. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Newcastle United. Prospects of promotion not much improved". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Players Records". nufc.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  4. ^ Scott, Kenneth H. "Player Details | Harry Johnson | toon1892". toon1892.com. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  5. ^ Harry Johnson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)