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]
Born | Sheffield, England | ||
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Died |
5 May 1969 York, England | ||
Domestic | |||
Years | League | Role | |
1961–1969 | The Football League | Referee |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Batters, David (2008). York City: The Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 330. ISBN 978-1-85983-633-0.