Thomas Henry Handley (22 February 1886 – 4 August 1962), also known as Harry Handley, was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham and Bradford.[1] He played as a half back.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Thomas Henry Handley | ||
Date of birth | 22 February 1886 | ||
Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
Date of death | 4 August 1962 | (aged 76)||
Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
Position(s) | Half back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Kings Norton Metal Works | |||
1907–1909 | Birmingham | 13 | (0) |
1909–1911 | Bradford | 26 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Handley was born in the Cotteridge district of Birmingham, and played football for his works team, Kings Norton Metal Works, before joining Birmingham in 1907 as cover at half back.[2] He made his debut in the First Division on Boxing Day 1907, replacing the injured Walter Wigmore for a game away at Notts County which finished goalless. Though he did not play again that season, he finished the 1908–09 season in the Second Division as first-choice centre-half,[3] but was then unexpectedly allowed to leave.[2] He signed for fellow Second Division club Bradford, where he spent two seasons.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Matthews, pp. 154–55.