Harry Meakin
English footballer
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| Intro | English footballer | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 8 September 1919, Stoke-on-Trent | |
| Age | 105 years |
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Biography
Harry Meakin (8 September 1919 – 1986) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Career
Meakin was born in Stoke-on-Trent and joined Stoke City from local feeder club Summerbank during World War II. He was signed as a back up defender but found himself playing as a regular in 1947–48 after injury to key defender Neil Franklin. Afterwards he reverted to his bit part role and left for Northwich Victoria in 1950.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City | 1946–47 | First Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1947–48 | First Division | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 1948–49 | First Division | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1949–50 | First Division | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 35 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | ||