Harry Betmead was an English footballer who played for Grimsby Town, as well as the England national side.
11 Facts About Harry Betmead
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Harry Betmead spent his entire 17-year career with Grimsby, from 1930 to 1947, and is one of only three players to win an England cap whilst at the club.
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Harry Betmead was born on 11 April 1912 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire to Ernest and Alice.
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Harry Betmead was a right-hand batsman for Lincolnshire County Cricket Club.
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Harry Betmead died on 26 August 1984 at South Cleveland Hospital in Middlesbrough, Cleveland; his ashes were scattered at Blundell Park.
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Harry Betmead debuted almost a year later on 15 September 1931 against Bolton Wanderers.
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Harry Betmead quickly established himself as one of the first names on the "Mariners" team sheet and remained at the club for the whole of his career despite considerable interest from bigger clubs.
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Harry Betmead managed to play 40 games and score five goals for Grimsby in the war years.
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Harry Betmead had scored ten goals in 296 league appearances for the club.
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Harry Betmead toured South Africa with an English FA side in 1939 and was captain in two of the unofficial internationals against the full South Africa team.
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Harry Betmead played at centre-half; he was a strong tackler and had excellent aerial ability.