Henry Alfred Clarke (23 February 1923 – 16 April 2000) was a professional footballer who spent his entire senior career at Tottenham Hotspur. He also represented England on one occasion.[1][2]

Football career

Clarke joined Spurs in March 1949 from Lovells Athletic. He played a total of 322 matches at centre half and netting four goals in all competitions between 1949 and 1956. A cornerstone of the push and run side of the early 1950s when he featured in all 42 matches of the Championship winning side of 1950–51.[3] After retiring from competitive football, Clarke joined the club's coaching staff.

Clarke made his only appearance for England on 4 April 1954, against Scotland at Hampden Park in the 1953–54 British Home Championship. The match also served as a 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification tie.

Clarke later managed Llanelli (1959-62) and Romford (1962-74).[4]

References

  1. ^ England stats Retrieved 27 September 2008
  2. ^ Hugman, B, J, (Ed)The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005 (2005) p122 ISBN 1-85291-665-6 Retrieved 27 September 2008
  3. ^ The Championship winning players 1950–51 Retrieved 27 September 2008
  4. ^ The official centenary history of the Southern League. Paper Plane Publishing Ltd. 1993. p. 147. ISBN 1871872081.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Clarke_(footballer,_born_1923)
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