Harry Butler Daft was an English footballer who played for Notts County, with whom he won the FA Cup in 1894, as well as making five appearances as a left winger for the national side.
13 Facts About Harry Daft
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Harry Daft was an accomplished first-class cricketer, playing 200 matches for Nottinghamshire between 1885 and 1899.
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Harry Daft went to Nottingham Forest in 1886, Newark Town in 1887 and Corinthian in the early part of 1888.
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Harry Daft was back with Notts County when the Football League era commenced in September 1888.
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Harry Daft, playing as a forward, made his League debut on 22 September 1888 at Victoria Ground, the then home of Stoke.
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Harry Daft, playing as a forward, scored his debut League goal on 6 October 1888 at Trent Bridge, the then home of Notts County.
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Harry Daft scored the opening goal against visitors, Blackburn Rovers.
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Harry Daft made his first appearance for England on 2 March 1889 against Ireland.
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Two weeks before the FA Cup Final, Harry Daft played his fourth international match, against Ireland on 7 March 1891.
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Much to the relief of the Trent Bridge faithful, the rift was healed in the close season and Harry Daft returned to the Magpies.
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Harry Daft was the second son of Richard Daft, who was one of the best batsmen of his day.
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Harry Daft made his first-class debut on 28 May 1885 against Marylebone Cricket Club and was top scorer for the county, making 23 in the first innings before being bowled by W G Grace.
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Richard Harry Daft had returned to the Nottinghamshire side after an absence of ten years because Arthur Shrewsbury was forced to stand down through injury.