Thomas Henry Bestwick (1864 – 1946) was an English footballer who played for Derby County.[1][2]

Harry Bestwick
Personal information
Full name Thomas Henry Bestwick
Date of birth 30 May 1864
Place of birth Long Eaton, England
Date of death 1946 (aged 81–82)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886 Long Eaton Rangers
1886–1889 Derby County 1 (0)
1889 Long Eaton Rangers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Harry Bestwick joined Derby County sometime in 1886 and he was signed from local club Long Eaton Rangers. He played in some of Derby County' FA Cup ties before League started in September 1888.[3]

Harry Bestwick made his League debut, in goal, on 20 October 1888 at County Ground, the then home of Derby County. The visitors were Everton who won 4–2. That was Bestwick' only appearance in the first–team in season 1888–1889.[4]

Harry Bestwick was not retained for the 1889–1890 season and returned to Long Eaton Rangers.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 25. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  3. ^ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
  4. ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  5. ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 January 2018. (registration & fee required)