Harry Threadgold (1924-1996) was a

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who played as a

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initially for

Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...

. He also played for Sunderland and spent 10 years at Southend United from July 1953 until 1963. He retired in May 1963. He was born on 6 November 1924 in Tattenhall, Cheshire and died in 1996, his ashes were scattered at Roots Hall, Southend United's ground.

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