Harry Egan Explained

Harry Egan
Fullname:Henry Egan[1]
Birth Date:23 February 1912
Birth Place:Tibshelf, England
Height:5 ft 9 in[2]
Position:Forward
Clubs1:Sutton Town
Years2:1933–1936
Clubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years3:1936–1937
Clubs3:Southend United
Years4:1937–1938
Clubs4:Aldershot
Years5:1938–1939
Clubs5:Cardiff City
Caps5:17
Goals5:9

Henry Egan (23 February 1912 — 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Egan began his career with Sutton Town before joining Football League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Unable to establish himself in the first team, he moved on to Southend United for a brief spell. He joined Aldershot in 1937, finishing as the club's top scorer for the 1937–38 season.[1]

The following season, he played against Cardiff City where his performance prompted Cardiff manager Billy Jennings to sign him for a fee of £1,500. He scored on his debut for the club, during a 1–1 draw with Exeter City, and scored a further eight league goals before his professional career was brought to an end by the outbreak of World War II.[1]

Personal life

Egan's father William Egan was also a professional footballer and won a single cap for Wales in 1892. His brother Doug also played in the Football League for Derby County and Aldershot.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 55 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  2. News: Southend United. Staff of 25 . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xi . Newspapers.com.
  3. Book: Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players . Davies . Gareth . Garland . Ian . 1991 . Bridge Books . 1-872424-11-2. 54 .