Full name Harry Skitt 1924–1931 Tottenham Hotspur Years Team Died 1976 | Date of death 1976 (aged 74–75) Role Footballer Date of birth 26 June 1901 Name Harry Skitt | |
Place of birth Portobello, West Midlands, England | ||
Harry Skitt (26 June 1901 – 1976) was a professional footballer who played for Darlaston, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chester.
Football career
Skitt began his career at Darlaston before joining Spurs nursery club Northfleet United. The defender joined Tottenham in 1924 and played a total of 229 matches in all competitions for the White Hart Lane club. In 1931 Skitt moved to Chester ahead of their debut season in The Football League along with fellow Spurs players Baden Herod and Andy Thompson. He went on to make a further 101 appearances before ending his career at Congleton.
References
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