Harold Green (19 January 1860 – May 1900) was an English

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who played at both right and left full-back.

Career

Green was born in

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. He played for George Salter's Works before joining

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. He played in three successive

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s for Albion, picking up runners-up medals in

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and

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and a winners medal in

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when

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were defeated 2–1. He made his league debut on 8 September 1888, at full-back for West Bromwich Albion in a 2–0 win against

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at the

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. He played nine of the "Throstles" 22 Football League matches and was part of a defence-line that achieved three clean-sheets whilst restricting the opposition to a single goal on one occasion. Harry Green was described as an excellent full-back, meaningful, sure-footed and one of the best of his era. In 1891 Green left Albion to join Old Hill Wanderers. He died in West Bromwich in May 1900 ** ** According to 'The Sporting Life' dated 22/11/1900 (and reported elsewhere ) he died of gout on 18/11/1900 leaving a widow and 5 children .

References

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