Harris, Jamie
Birth Date
4th February 1969
Birthplace
Exeter, Devon
Occupation
Forward
Biographical Text
Exeter-born Jamie Harris made just over a dozen league appearances for Exeter City in the late 1980s having started as a trainee. He later played for Bideford and Exmouth.
Progressing via the Exeter City youth sides and becoming an apprentice, Harris signed a full contract for the Grecians in August 1986. His first Football League opportunity came as a substitute when he appeared in a 4-1 defeat at Darlington in December 1987. He had to wait until the following March for his first full start against Scarborough at St James’ Park and he celebrated that with a goal in the 1-0 win. He added another five league outings to his tally the following season, four of them as a substitute.Released on a free transfer in the summer of 1989, he joined Bideford for a short spell before switching to Exmouth Town in the summer of 1989. He subsequently worked as a painter and decorator and for the Royal Mail.
Appearances
6
Appearances as Substitute
8
Goals
1
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