Harry Spencer (footballer)

Henry George Spencer, known as Harry Spencer (1897–1942) was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at the international level.[1]

Henry Spencer
Personal information
Full name Henry George "Harry" Spencer
Date of birth 1897
Place of birth Southampton, England
Date of death 1942 (aged 44)
Place of death New Zealand
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921 Everton 9 (2)
1922–24 Wigan Borough 35 (7)
Tramways
National team
1927 New Zealand 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Spencer was born in England at Southampton, Hampshire. Before emigrating to New Zealand he had played football with Everton and Wigan Borough, both in Lancashire.

Spencer played two official A-international matches for the All Whites in 1927, both against the touring Canadians. The first was a 2–2 draw on 25 June 1927 and the second was a 1–2 loss on 2 July with Spencer scoring New Zealand's goal.[2][3]

References
  1. "A-International Appearances – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  2. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  3. "A-International Scorers – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 18 October 2009.


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