Harry Bestwick Explained

Harry Bestwick
Fullname:Thomas Henry Bestwick
Birth Date:30 May 1864
Birth Place:Long Eaton, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1886
Clubs1:Long Eaton Rangers
Years2:1886–1889
Clubs2:Derby County
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1889
Clubs3:Long Eaton Rangers

Thomas Henry Bestwick (1864 – 1946) was an English footballer who played for Derby County.[1] [2]

Harry Bestwick joined Derby County sometime in 1886 and he was signed from local club Long Eaton Rangers. He played in some of Derby County' FA Cup ties before League started in September 1888.[3]

Harry Bestwick made his League debut, in goal, on 20 October 1888 at County Ground, the then home of Derby County. The visitors were Everton who won 4–2. That was Bestwick' only appearance in the first–team in season 1888–1889.[4]

Harry Bestwick was not retained for the 1889–1890 season and returned to Long Eaton Rangers.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2004. SoccerData. 1-899468-67-6. 25.
  2. Web site: English National Football Archive. 2018-01-17. (registration & fee required)
  3. Book: Metcalf, Mark. The Origins of the Football League. 2013. Amberley. 978-1-4456-1881-4. 195.
  4. Web site: English National Football Archive. 2018-01-17. (registration & fee required)
  5. Web site: English National Football Archive. 2018-01-17. (registration & fee required)