John Robert "Tony" Harris (18 October 1922 – 25 August 2000) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Queen's Park, Aberdeen and Airdrieonians.

Football career

Harris began his career with amateur club Queen's Park during the Second World War. He had briefly served in the RAF and Royal Navy during the War, but was sent back to university when it was discovered that he was a dental student, dentists being in short supply during the War. He also played for Scotland in one wartime international.

Tony Harris (footballer)

In 1946, Harris joined Aberdeen and was part of the team that won the club's first major honour, the 1947 Scottish Cup. He also played in the 1953 Scottish Cup Final for Aberdeen, but they were defeated by Rangers.

Tony Harris (footballer)

After leaving Aberdeen, Harris signed for Airdrieonians and played there for two seasons before retiring in 1956.

Tony Harris (footballer)

After football

In 1969, Harris was part of a consortium attempting to take over Aberdeen F.C., along with fellow ex-Aberdeen player Don Emery. The takeover bid was ultimately unsuccessful.

He died in August 2000, aged 77.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Honours

Aberdeen

Scottish Cup: 1947

References

1922 births

2000 deaths

Men's association football outside forwards

Men's association football wing halves

Scottish men's footballers

Footballers from Glasgow

Queen's Park F.C. players

Aberdeen F.C. players

Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players

Scottish Football League players

Scotland men's wartime international footballers

People from Maryhill

Alumni of the University of Glasgow

Scottish dentists

Royal Air Force personnel of World War II

Royal Navy personnel of World War II

20th-century dentists