Harry Penk

Who is Harry Penk?

Henry "Harry" Penk was an English footballer who played as a winger.

Having grown up during the Second World War, he began his career in non-league football with Wigan Athletic, making 55 appearances in the Lancashire Combination before joining Portsmouth in September 1955 for a fee of £2,500. Despite limited first team opportunities, Penk scored two goals in nine league appearances before joining Plymouth Argyle in 1957. He was a key player in the Argyle side that were crowned champions of the re-unified Third Division in 1959, scoring nine goals in 37 league games. He was allowed to join Southampton in the summer of 1960, and spent four years there before moving to Salisbury City. and Cowes. He also played local league cricket for Hursley Park Cricket Club. He still lives in the Hampshire area.