Harry Kent

Football, Football player

1879 – 1948

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Who was Harry Kent?

Henry Kent, often known as Harry Kent was an English football player and manager. He managed Watford for 16 years, leading them to a Southern League Championship in the 1914–15 season, and into the Football League for the first time in 1920.

Described as 'a man of few words' by the Watford Observer, Kent never smoked, drank or swore. A 'model professional' as a player, he was well respected by his players as a manager. When coaching his team Kent insisted on high fitness levels.

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Born
Oct 22, 1879
Bedworth
Nationality
  • England
Died
Dec 22, 1948
Watford

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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