Harry Eastham

Harry Eastham

Personal information
Full name	Henry Eastham
Date of birth	(1917-06-30)30 June 1917
Place of birth	Blackpool, England
Date of death	September 1998 (aged 80–81)
Place of death	Middlesbrough, England
Position(s)	Inside forward
Youth career
1933–1934	Blackpool
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1934–1936	Blackpool	0	(0)
1936–1948	Liverpool	63	(3)
1948–1953	Tranmere Rovers	154	(13)
1953–1957	Accrington Stanley	42	(3)
1957	Netherfield	?	(?)
1957	Rolls Royce	?	(?)
Total		259	(19)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Henry Eastham (30 June 1917 – September 1998) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Active between 1934 and 1954, Eastham made over 250 appearances in the Football League.

Early life

Harry Eastham was born on 30 June 1917 in Blackpool. His elder brother was fellow player George Eastham, Sr.; George's own son – Harry's nephew – George, Jr. was also a professional player.

Career

After graduating through the youth team of hometown club Blackpool, Eastham turned professional in 1934. He also played in the Football League for Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley, before moving to play non-league football with Netherfield and Rolls Royce.

External links

• Harry Eastham at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
• LFC History
• Obituary - AFS