Harry McDonald
English footballer
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Harry McDonald (11 September 1926 – 2004)[1] was an English, retired professional footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace as a defender. He also played non-league football for Ashton United, Kettering Town and Gravesend and Northfleet.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 September 1926 | ||
| Place of birth | Salford, England | ||
| Date of death | 2004 (aged 77–78) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1948–1950 | Ashton United | ||
| 1950–1955 | Crystal Palace | 140 | (1) |
| 1955–? | Kettering Town | ||
| Gravesend and Northfleet | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
McDonald began his playing career with Ashton United, for whom he made 104 appearances, scoring once[2] and did not enter the professional game until the relatively late age of 24.[3] He was signed for Crystal Palace in September 1950, by then manager, Ronnie Rooke.[4] and made his debut in a 5–0 away defeat to Bournemouth on 14 October.[5] McDonald made only 12 appearances that season,[3] but over the subsequent four Division Three South seasons, became a regular in the side making a total of 146 appearances, scoring one goal against Northampton Town in September 1954.[3]
At the end of that season McDonald moved back into non-league football with Kettering Town[3] and subsequently played for Gravesend and Northfleet. At Gravesend, McDonald made a total of 324 appearances[3] and helped the club win the Southern League title.[3][6]
McDonald died in 2004, aged 77 or 78.[1]