Henry "Harry" Wilkinson (born 1883) was an English footballer who played in either outside-forward position.

Born in Bury, Lancashire, Wilkinson played for Newton Heath Alliance of the Manchester League, where he won a runners-up medal. Wilkinson signed professional forms with Manchester United in December 1903 but was allowed to move to Hull City, who at that point were only competing in friendly games. When Hull joined the Second Division, United demanded £150 for his transfer, a sum the Yorkshire club were unable to afford. With West Ham United competing in the Southern League, outside of the Football League structure and not bound by their rules, they were able to sign Wilkinson for nothing.

Harry Wilkinson (footballer, born 1883)

He made his Hammers debut on 16 September 1905 in a 1–2 defeat against Luton Town at Upton Park and made 15 league appearances for the club.

Harry Wilkinson (footballer, born 1883)

He later played for Haslingden, Bury, Oswaldtwistle Rovers, and Rochdale.

Harry Wilkinson (footballer, born 1883)

References

External links

MUFCInfo.com profile

1883 births

Year of death missing

Footballers from Bury, Greater Manchester

English men's footballers

Men's association football outside forwards

Manchester United F.C. players

Hull City A.F.C. players

West Ham United F.C. players

Haslingden F.C. players

Bury F.C. players

Oswaldtwistle Rovers F.C. players

Rochdale A.F.C. players