Thomas Harrison (footballer) explained

Thomas Harrison
Fullname:Thomas Harrison
Birth Date:31 January 1866
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Position:Winger
Clubs1:Coombs Wood
Years2:1888–1889
Clubs2:Aston Villa
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Halesowen
Clubs4:Handsworth Richmond

Thomas Harrison (31 January 1866 – 1942) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Aston Villa.[1] [2]

Harrison signed, age 21, for Coombs Wood F.C.. There is a modern Coombs Wood F.C. club but there is no data about a Coombs Wood F.C. in the 1880's.

Thomas Harrison made his only League appearance in 1888–1889, the inaugural Football league season. He played left-wing for Villa at Trent Bridge, then home of Notts County. Villa won 4–2 on 8 December 1888.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2004. SoccerData. 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Web site: English National Football Archive. 2 March 2023. (registration & fee required)
  3. Book: Metcalf, Mark. The Origins of the Football League. 2013. Amberley. 978-1-4456-1881-4.