Harry Briggs (footballer, born 1923) explained

Harry Briggs
Fullname:George Harry Briggs[1]
Birth Date:27 February 1923
Birth Place:Easington, County Durham, England
Death Place:Peterlee, County Durham, England
Position:Centre half
Years1:–1947
Clubs1:Shotton Colliery Welfare
Years2:1947–1955
Clubs2:Crystal Palace
Caps2:146
Goals2:4

George H. "Harry" Briggs (27 February 1923 – 2005) was a professional footballer who played as a centre half. He was born in Easington.[2] He began his career in local football with Shotton Colliery's team and in November 1947[2] signed for Crystal Palace. He made 146 appearances (four goals)[2] between then and 1955 when he retired as a player.[2] Briggs died in 2005 aged 81 or 82.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: King, Ian. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. 532. The Derby Books Publishing Company. 9781780910468.
  2. Book: Purkiss. Mike. Sands. Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. 318. 0907969542.