Harry Holman (footballer)

Harry William Holman (16 November 1957 – 6 November 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Exeter City and Peterborough United in the Football League.^[1]

Harry Holman

Personal information
Full name	Harry William Holman
Date of birth	(1957-11-16)16 November 1957
Place of birth	Exeter, England
Date of death	6 November 2020(2020-11-06) (aged 62)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Chelsea
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1978	Exeter City	52	(9)
1978–1979	Peterborough United	9	(1)
	Exmouth Town
International career
1973	England Schoolboys	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

The son of a former Exeter City player, Harry was just one of two people to represent England in football and rugby at the under-15 level.^[1] After beginning his career in the Chelsea youth setup, he signed a deal with his hometown club in July 1976, and made his debut a few months later.^[2] That year they secured promotion to the Football League Third Division.^[2] In August 1978 he requested a transfer, and he made the move to Peterborough United, where he stayed until the end of the season.^[2] He moved back to Exeter, and played a few games with local non-league side Exmouth Town.^[2]

Holman died on 6 November 2020, aged 62, ten days shy of his 63rd birthday.^[1]