Brian Harris the 3rd from the right in the front row. 1970-71 Squad Photograph
BACK (L-R): Steve Derrett, John Parsons, Freddie Pethard, Leslie Lea
MIDDLE: Mel Sutton, Leighton Phillips, Terry Lewis, Jim Eadie, Fred Davies, Richie Morgan, David Carver, Frank Sharp.
FRONT:Bobby Woodruff, John Toshack, Brian Clark, Peter King, Don Murray, Brian Harris, Ronnie Bird, Gary Bell.
Sad news today that Brian Harris, former Cardiff City player and assistant manager passed away aged 72.
He played for Cardiff City when I started watching them as a 6 yr old so I have vague but fond memories of him. The Cardiff City side of that era remains the best in my lifetime supporting them. I've been lucky in ym life to meet and talk with most of them since that time.
Brian Harris shared the surname as my father and some people used to ask if he (the Cardiff City player) was my dad. Was more than happy never to deny it!
His Dad and mine was also friends as Brian, like many players, bought their electrical goods from Radiocraft on Cowbridge Road which my father managed. So chuffed was he with purchases that he worte letters thanking my dad for his help and he also went to his home in Ely (can you imagine players living there today!?!?) overlooking Glamorgan Wanderers rugby ground near Culverhouse Cross cemetary.
Sad news, great player, great man and as funny as anything. RIP BH.
Cardiff and Everton mourn Harris
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