Harry Simpson (footballer, born 1869) explained

Harry Simpson
Fullname:Harry Simpson
Birth Date:1869
Birth Place:Falkirk, Scotland
Position:Left-winger
Years1:1888–1889
Years2:1889–1890
Clubs2:Stoke
Caps2:10
Goals2:3
Years3:1890

Harry Simpson (born 1869) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Career

Simpson played for his local club East Stirlingshire[2] when in 1889 he moved down to England to play for Stoke along with teammate Billy Dunn.[1] Simpson played in 12 competitive games and scored 3 goals before returning to Scotland in 1890 to play for Forfar Athletic.[1]

Personal life

He was the uncle of England footballer Jock Simpson and the grandfather of Australia cricketer Bob Simpson.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
  3. https://archive.today/20130504222601/http://falkirkfchistorian.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/falkirk-fc-100-club-john-simpson.html Falkirk FC - 100 Club - John Simpson