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Reg Harrison
Reginald Frederick Harrison (22 May 1923 – 17 September 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a right winger. Early lifeBorn in May 1923 in Normanton, Derby, Harrison left school at 14 to train to be a decorator.[2] During World War Two he served with the Royal Engineers, serving as an Army training officer based in England.[2] CareerAfter playing non-league football for Derby Corinthians,[1] Harrison signed for Derby County at the age of 16.[2] He signed amateur forms in 1941 and turned professional in 1944, whilst he was also serving in the Army.[3] During the war he guested for Sheffield United, Notts County, Charlton Athletic and Hartlepools United.[3] He scored 52 goals in 254 league appearances for Derby,[1][4] and 59 goals in 281 games in all competitions.[2] Whilst with Derby, Harrison won the FA Cup in 1946.[2] As of September 2018 he was also the oldest living FA Cup winner.[3] He left Derby to play for Boston United.[4] He joined Long Eaton United as a player in 1957, becoming player-manager in February 1958, remaining in that position until May 1962. He later also managed Wilmorton & Alvaston and Alfreton Town.[5] After retiring as a player, Harrison worked for Derby City Council's Youth Service, and set up a youth centre and football club.[6] Personal lifeHarrison and his wife celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in March 2015.[2] The couple had two children (including a son who died from leukemia at the age of 7), two granddaughters, and, as of March 2015, one great-grandson.[2] In September 2018 it was proposed by the local council that he would be awarded the Freedom of the City of Derby.[3] He died at home in Alvaston on 17 September 2020 at the age of 97.[6][7] At the time of his death he was the oldest living FA Cup finalist.[7] References
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