Harold Spencer (footballer)

Harold John Spencer (30 April 1919 – 2003) was an English professional association footballer who played as a wing half. He started his career at Burnley, where he turned professional in 1937. However, he had to wait until the 1946–47 season to make his debut for the Clarets, which came in a 1–1 draw with Coventry City on 31 August 1946.^[1] He went on to play a total of four league games for Burnley before moving to Wrexham in July 1950. He spent just one season in Wales and made eleven league appearances for the club.^[2]

Harold Spencer

Personal information
Full name	Harold John Spencer
Date of birth	30 April 1919
Place of birth	Burnley, England
Date of death	2003 (aged 83 or 84)
Position(s)	Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1937–1950	Burnley	4	(1)
1950–1951	Wrexham	11	(0)
Total		15	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

1. Scholes, Tony (15 July 2007). . clarets-mad.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 January 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
2. Hugman, Barry (2005). The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press.