Harry Briggs
English footballer
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| Intro | English footballer | |
| A.K.A. | George H Briggs George Harry Briggs George Briggs | |
| A.K.A. | George H Briggs George Harry Briggs George Briggs | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 27 February 1923, Easington, County Durham | |
| Death | Peterlee | |
| Star sign | Pisces |
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Biography
George H. "Harry" Briggs (27 February 1923 – 2005) was a professional footballer who played as a centre half. He was born in Easington. He began his career in local football with Shotton Colliery's team and in November 1947 signed for Crystal Palace. He made 146 appearances (four goals) between then and 1955 when he retired as a player. Briggs died in 2005 aged 81 or 82.