| Harry McDonald | |
| Birth Date: | 11 September 1926 |
| Birth Place: | Salford, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1948–1950 |
| Clubs1: | Ashton United |
| Years2: | 1950–1955 |
| Clubs2: | Crystal Palace |
| Caps2: | 140 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 1955–? |
| Clubs3: | Kettering Town |
| Clubs4: | Gravesend and Northfleet |
Harry McDonald (11 September 1926 – 2004)[1] was an English, retired professional footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace as a defender. He also played non-league football for Ashton United, Kettering Town and Gravesend and Northfleet.
McDonald began his playing career with Ashton United, for whom he made 104 appearances, scoring once[2] and did not enter the professional game until the relatively late age of 24.[3] He was signed for Crystal Palace in September 1950, by then manager, Ronnie Rooke.[4] and made his debut in a 5–0 away defeat to Bournemouth on 14 October.[5] McDonald made only 12 appearances that season,[3] but over the subsequent four Division Three South seasons, became a regular in the side making a total of 146 appearances, scoring one goal against Northampton Town in September 1954.[3]
At the end of that season McDonald moved back into non-league football with Kettering Town[3] and subsequently played for Gravesend and Northfleet. At Gravesend, McDonald made a total of 324 appearances[3] and helped the club win the Southern League title.[3] [6]
McDonald died in 2004, aged 77 or 78.[1]