McCann, Henry

Birth Date

28th March 1888

Birthplace

Falkirk, Stirlngshire

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

Scottish-born Henry McCann, signing from Barnsley and leaving to join Bristol Rovers, played in the Southern League for Exeter City in 1913/14 when he scored on eleven occasions.

Although he only had one season at St James’ Park, he was to make quite an impression, ending as second leading goalscorer behind Fred Whittaker.

Prior to arriving at Exeter in the summer of 1913, he had been with Carron Thistle, Glasgow Ashfield, Darlington and Birtley before signing for Barnsley where he made just one league appearance ahead of his switch to Devon.

He made his Grecians debut in a Southern League fixture at Southampton but had to wait until the following month before he got his name on the score sheet in a 3-0 home win over Merthyr Town.

After leaving Exeter at the end of the season he signed for Bristol Rovers.

Appearances

35

Goals

11

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