25th September 1920

Exeter, Devon

Forward

Exeter-born Harry Holman had a run of first-team games for Exeter City towards the end of 1946 before having a short spell with Southampton. He was the father of Harry Holman who played for the club in the 1970s.

Harry made a rapid rise through the ranks at St James’ Park. Playing for the reserves, and local side Buddle Lane, he was signed as a part-time professional in December 1946 and went straight into the first team when the club was without three centre-forwards due to injury. Making his debut against Bristol Rovers, he started his senior career by netting twice in the 3-2 home win. Featuring in the next three matches without scoring, Harry was released at the end of the season.

Harry subsequently joined Southampton but never played a league match for his new club before signing for Barnstaple Town in October 1949.

The father of Harry Holman who played for Exeter City in the 1970s, Harry senior died in 1977 in Exeter.

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