Harry Blackwell Explained

Harry Blackwell
Birth Date:1 January 1900
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Death Date:7 March 1956 (aged 56)
Death Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Height:5 ft 9 in
Position:Goalkeeper
Clubs1:Scunthorpe United
Years2:1921–1930
Clubs2:Aberdeen
Caps2:216
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Leyton Orient
Clubs4:Preston North End
Full Name:Clifford Harold Blackwell

Harry Blackwell was an English professional football goalkeeper who played for Scunthorpe United, Aberdeen, Leyton Orient and Preston North End.

While at Aberdeen, Blackwell played in the club's record 13–0 win over Peterhead, wearing a waterproof coat and an umbrella borrowed from a spectator in the inclement weather.[1]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club[2] SeasonLeagueScottish CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen1921-22Scottish Division One17070240
1922-2338050430
1923-2438070450
1924-2537060430
1925-2636090450
1926-2718010190
1927-2826010270
1928-29400000
1929-30200020
Total21603602520

Notes and References

  1. Book: Webster, Jack . the First 100 Years of the Dons . Hodder & Stoughton . 2002 . 103 . 0-340-82344-5.
  2. Web site: Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile . 2023-03-28 . afcheritage.org.