Bill Harper (footballer, born 1897)

William Harper (19 January 1897 – 12 April 1989) was a Scottish goalkeeper who played for, among others, Hibernian, Arsenal, Fall River F.C. and Plymouth Argyle. He also represented Scotland in 11 full internationals.

Bill Harper
Personal information
Full name William Harper
Date of birth (1897-01-19)19 January 1897
Place of birth Carnwath, Scotland
Date of death 12 April 1989(1989-04-12) (aged 92)
Place of death Plymouth, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Winchburgh Violet
1914 Winchburgh Thistle
1916 Edinburgh Emmett
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1925 Hibernian 178 (0)
1925–1927 Arsenal 42 (0)
1927–1929 Fall River F.C. 79 (0)
1929 Boston Soccer Club 4 (0)
1929 Boston Bears 21 (0)
1929–1930 New Bedford Whalers 31 (0)
1930 Fall River F.C. (guest) 0 (0)
1930–1931 Arsenal 21 (0)
1931–1939 Plymouth Argyle 78 (0)
Total 454 (0)
International career
1923–1926 Scottish League XI 2 (0)
1923–1926 Scotland 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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