Harry Simpson (footballer, born 1869)

Harry Simpson (born 1869) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.^[1]

Harry Simpson

Personal information
Full name	Harry Simpson[1]
Date of birth	1869[1]
Place of birth	Falkirk, Scotland[1]
Position	Left winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1888–1889	East Stirlingshire
1889–1890	Stoke	10	(3)
1890	Forfar Athletic
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Simpson played for his local club East Stirlingshire^[2] when in 1889 he moved down to England to play for Stoke along with teammate Billy Dunn.^[1] Simpson played in 12 competitive games and scored 3 goals before returning to Scotland in 1890 to play for Forfar Athletic.^[1]

Personal life

He was the uncle of England footballer Jock Simpson and the grandfather of Australia cricketer Bob Simpson.^[3]

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Stoke	1889–90[1]	The Football League	10	3	2	0	12	3
Career Total			10	3	2	0	12	3