Harry Blackwell
Harry Blackwell was an English professional football goalkeeper who played for Scunthorpe United, Aberdeen, Leyton Orient and Preston North End.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1956 (aged 55–56) | ||
| Place of death | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Scunthorpe United | |||
| 1921–1930 | Aberdeen | 216 | (0) |
| Leyton Orient | |||
| Preston North End | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
While at Aberdeen, Blackwell played in the club's record 13–0 win over Peterhead, wearing a waterproof coat and an umbrella borrowed from a spectator in the inclement weather.[1]
References
- Webster, Jack (2002). the First 100 Years of the Dons. Hodder & Stoughton. p. 103. ISBN 0-340-82344-5.
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