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Biography
Alan Charles Harrington (born 17 November 1933 in Penarth) is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international. Harrington played his entire professional career at Cardiff City where he is regarded as one of the club's all-time greats.
Career
Harrington joined Cardiff City from local side Cardiff Nomads in 1951. He made his debut midway through the following season in a 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. He went on to hold a position in the first team squad for the next twelve years, although he missed the entire 1963-64 season due to a broken leg.
He was forced to retire from playing after suffering a second broken leg during a 1-1 against Leyton Orient in January 1966. In later years, Harrington managed Barry Town, steering them to the Welsh Football League championship in 1982-83.
In November 2007 he was awarded an FAW merit award.