Gordon Harris (footballer, born 1945) explained

Gordon Harris
Fullname:Gordon William Harris
Birth Date:19 February 1945
Birth Place:Campmuir, Scotland
Position:Full back
Youthclubs1:Luncarty
Years1:1964–1965
Clubs1:Forfar Athletic
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Years2:1965
Clubs2:Cardiff City
Caps2:5
Goals2:0

Gordon William Harris (born 19 February 1945) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a full back.

Career

After playing junior football for Luncarty, Harris began his senior career with Forfar Athletic.[1] His performances attracted attention from several Football League sides and, in March 1965, Cardiff City manager Jimmy Scoular paid £2,000 to sign him. He played five league matches but was released by the club at the end of the season, giving up professional football to become a trainee architect.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forfar Athletic – H . fitbastats.com . 27 October 2018.
  2. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 84 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.