Harry Briggs

George H. "Harry" Briggs (27 February 1923 – 2005) was a professional footballer who played as a centre half. He was born in Easington.[2] He began his career in local football with Shotton Colliery's team and in November 1947[2] signed for Crystal Palace. He made 146 appearances (four goals)[2] between then and 1955 when he retired as a player.[2] Briggs died in 2005 aged 81 or 82.[3]

For the footballer born 1903 (Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle) see George Briggs (footballer)
For those of a similar name, see Harold Briggs (disambiguation) and Henry Briggs (disambiguation).

Harry Briggs
Personal information
Full name George Harry Briggs[1]
Date of birth (1923-02-27)27 February 1923
Place of birth Easington, County Durham, England
Date of death 2005 (aged 81–82)
Place of death Peterlee, County Durham, England
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1947 Shotton Colliery Welfare
1947–1955 Crystal Palace 146 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. King, Ian. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. The Derby Books Publishing Company. p. 532. ISBN 9781780910468.
  2. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 318. ISBN 0907969542.
  3. "Harry Briggs". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 September 2016.


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