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John Harrison (footballer, born 1927)

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Full name
  
John Walter Harrison

1950–1956
  
Colchester United

Name
  
John Harrison


Years
  
Team

Role
  
Footballer

1948–1950
  
Aston Villa

Playing position
  
Defender

John Harrison footballer born 1927 John Harrison footballer born 1927

Date of birth
  
(1927-09-27) 27 September 1927 (age 88)

Place of birth
  
Leicester, England

John Walter Harrison (27 September 1927 – 11 December 2015), was an English professional footballer.

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Career

Harrison played as a full back in The Football League for Colchester United and for Aston Villa, although he made no appearances there. Harrison retired from the game in 1956 through injury.

Death

Harrison died on 11 December 2015 in Colchester and left behind his wife, 3 children and 6 grandchildren, including grandson Callum Harrison who plays for Colchester United F.C. and Needham Market F.C..

References

John Harrison (footballer, born 1927) Wikipedia