Harris, James (Jamie)
Birth Date
4th February 1969
Birthplace
Exeter, England
Occupation
Forward
Biographical Text
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, that coming 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, and was released on a free transfer in the summer of 1989, joining Bideford for a short spell before switching to Exmouth Town in the summer of 1989.
Harris worked as a painter and decorator before becoming a postman for several years, but more recently has returned to painting and decorating again.
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, that coming 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, and was released on a free transfer in the summer of 1989, joining Bideford for a short spell before switching to Exmouth Town in the summer of 1989.
Harris worked as a painter and decorator before becoming a postman for several years, but more recently has returned to painting and decorating again.
Appearances
6
Appearances as Substitute
8
Goals
1
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