Tony Harris (footballer)
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John Robert 'Tony' Harris (c.1923 – September 2000) was a Scottish professional football winger who played for , and .
. He had briefly served in the RAF
and Royal Navy
during the War, but was sent back to university when it was discovered that he was a dental student, dentists being in short supply during the War.
In 1946, Harris joined Aberdeen and was part of the team that won the club's first major honour, the 1947 Scottish Cup
. He also played in the 1953 Scottish Cup Final for Aberdeen, but they were defeated by .
After leaving Aberdeen, Harris signed for Airdrieonians and played there for two seasons before retiring in 1955.
, along with fellow ex-Aberdeen player Don Emery
. The takeover bid was ultimately unsuccessful.
Harris died in September 2000, aged 77.
Football career
Harris began his career with amateur club Queen's Park during the Second World WarWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He had briefly served in the RAF
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
and Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
during the War, but was sent back to university when it was discovered that he was a dental student, dentists being in short supply during the War.
In 1946, Harris joined Aberdeen and was part of the team that won the club's first major honour, the 1947 Scottish Cup
1947 Scottish Cup Final
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. He also played in the 1953 Scottish Cup Final for Aberdeen, but they were defeated by .
After leaving Aberdeen, Harris signed for Airdrieonians and played there for two seasons before retiring in 1955.
After football
In 1969, Harris was part of a consortium attempting to take over Aberdeen F.C.Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
, along with fellow ex-Aberdeen player Don Emery
Don Emery
Don Emery was a Welsh football player. He played for Swindon Town, Aberdeen and East Fife.- External links :*, Neil Brown...
. The takeover bid was ultimately unsuccessful.
Harris died in September 2000, aged 77.