Harry Yorston
Henry "Harry" Yorston (9 June 1929 – 1992) was a Scottish professional football player, who played for Aberdeen, and represented Scotland once.[1] Yorston made over 200 league appearances for Aberdeen, scoring 98 goals.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Yorston | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1992 (aged 62–63) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Inside right | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1947 | St. Clements | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1957 | Aberdeen | 201 | (98) |
| 1957–? | Buckie Thistle | ||
| National team | |||
| 1952 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (0) |
| 1954 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Yorston's uncle Benny was also a professional footballer who, like his nephew, played for Aberdeen and the Scottish national side.
Personal life
Yorston retired from professional football at the age of 28 after being offered a lucrative fish market porter job in Aberdeen.[3] In 1972, he won £175,000 on the football pools.[3]
He died in 1992 from a brain tumour aged 62.[3]
References
- "Henry Yorston". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
- "ABERDEEN : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
- Webster, Jack (2003). The First 100 Years of the Dons. Hodder & Stoughton. pp. 205–206. ISBN 0-340-82344-5.
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