Exeter-born Harry Holman, son of Harry Holman who appeared for the club immediately after the Second World War, played for Exeter City in the mid-1970s. Formerly an apprentice with Chelsea, he left St James’ Park for Peterborough United ahead of moving back to the Exeter area with his professional career over before the age of twenty-three. 

The son of former City player Harry Holman, Harry junior won national representative honours in both rugby and football when at school. Choosing to focus on football, he started his professional career as an apprentice with Chelsea before moving back to his hometown to sign for the Grecians in July 1976.

Harry made his Grecians debut in a goalless draw against Workington at St James’ Park in October 1976 and stayed in the side for another six games before Alan Beer returned to the fray as the Grecians went on to win promotion.

With City now in the third tier, Harry won a regular place in the side throughout 1977/78 playing in 37 league games scoring eight goals, the first of which came in a 4-1 home win over Port Vale.

After being transfer-listed at his own request in August 1978, Harry didn't play until the sixth game of the new season and - after just eight more appearances - suffered injury just as a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers was in the pipeline. Never playing for City again beyond the end of October 1978, and reported to be in dispute with manager Bobby Saxton, Harry signed for Peterborough United in December 1978.

Playing just nine league games for the Posh, Harry's professional career was over in his early twenties and, moving back to Exeter, he played a handful of games for Exmouth Town before completely retiring from the game. 

Harry died of a heart attack in November 2020. He was a great friend of Julian Tagg, Exeter City president and director of external affairs, who recalled:

"Harry was a very talented player who came through our youth team and many people will remember him as a young player at St James Park. He was a very good friend to me; I was best man at his wedding, and we had a long, enduring friendship which I valued tremendously. He was an excellent player and he will be hugely missed by so many people for his likeable and effervescent personality."