Harry White (footballer, born 1901) explained

Harry White
Fullname:Harold Barns White
Birth Date:15 January 1901
Birth Place:Manor Park, Essex, England
Position:Left-half, centre-forward
Years1:–1921
Clubs1:Leigh Ramblers
Years2:1921–1923
Clubs2:Southend United
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:1925–?
Clubs3:Grays Thurrock United
Manageryears1:1929–?
Managerclubs1:Grays Thurrock United

Harold Barns White (15 January 1901 – 1983) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United. He played mainly at left-half, but also appeared as a centre-forward.[1]

Born in Manor Park, London, White played cricket and football in Leigh-on-Sea, the latter with Southend and District League club Leigh Ramblers, where he scored 50 goals during the 1920–21 season.[2]

White joined Southend United for the 1921–22 season. He made four appearances in the Third Division South in his two seasons with the club.[1] He joined Grays Thurrock United in 1925.[3] He was appointed as Grays Thurrock manager in June 1929.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2012 . 2002. SoccerData . Nottingham . 978-1-905891-61-0 . 308.
  2. News: F.A. Summer Meeting. Athletic News . 27 June 1921. 6. subscription . British Newspaper Archive . The United have also secured H. White, a centre-forward, who scored 50 goals last season for Leigh Ramblers (Leigh-on-Sea).
  3. News: Grays Thurrock United . Chelmsford Chronicle . 21 August 1925 . 6 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 19 March 2019 . The following players have been engaged:— [...] Half-backs.—H. White (late Southend Un..
  4. News: Sporting Notes & News. Northampton Chronicle and Echo . 14 June 1929. 3. subscription . British Newspaper Archive . 6 May 2019 . Harold White, well-known Leigh-on-Sea cricketer, and who had played at half-back for Southend United, has been appointed manager of Gray's Thurrock United F.C..