Harry Ferguson (footballer)

Henry Ferguson (1907–1983) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half or inside forward, mainly for St Johnstone.[3]

Harry Ferguson
Personal information
Full name Henry Ferguson
Date of birth 1907
Place of birth Clackmannan, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1983 (aged 75–76)
Place of death Alloa, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[2]
Position(s) Wing half
Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Alva Albion Rangers
1925–1937 St Johnstone 258 (61)
1927Alloa Athletic (loan)
1928King's Park (loan)
1937–1938 Dunfermline Athletic 26 (8)
1938–1939 King's Park 23 (10)
Total 307 (79)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He spent twelve seasons with the Perth side (they were relegated from the top division in 1929–30 but were promoted again in 1931–32), with short loans to Alloa Athletic and King's Park, featuring solely in the Scottish Cup. He was eventually made Saints club captain, and was granted a testimonial against Manchester City in 1935.[4] Two years later he moved on to Dunfermline Athletic for a single season, followed by a similar spell with King's Park before the outbreak of World War II brought his professional career to an end.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Season preview 1927/28: St. Johnstone F.C., Athletic News, 1 August 1927, via Play Up Liverpool
  3. ^ Ferguson Harry Image 1 St Johnstone 1936, Vintage Footballers
  4. ^ St Johnstone v Manchester City Harry Ferguson Testimonial 1935/36, City Till I Die, 3 November 2013