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Harold "Harry" Keetley (9 April 1903-4Q 1982)[1] was an English footballer who played as a forward.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 9 April 1903 | ||
Place of birth | Derby, England | ||
Date of death | 4Q 1982, aged 79 | ||
Place of death | Derby, England | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Victoria Ironworks | |||
?–1924 | Matlock Town | ||
1924–1927 | Doncaster Rovers | 47 | (25) |
1927– | Mansfield Town | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He was born in Derby one of eleven brothers and one sister.[2][3] Like eight of his brothers he started off playing for the local amateur Victoria Ironworks team.[3] He and five of his brothers, Arthur, Joe, Tom, Frank and Charlie, went on to play professionally in the Football League.[2][3][4][5]
He signed for Doncaster Rovers in August 1924, being transferred to Mansfield Town in June 1927.[6] Three of his brothers Harry, Tom and Frank also played for Doncaster during their careers.[2] On 20 February 1926 at Belle Vue, Joe, Harry and Frank all played upfront for Doncaster against Wigan Borough, with Harry scoring in the 1–1 draw.[7]
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