Harry Hough - Barnsley FC
Barnsley have played Huddersfield Town at Oakwell once before on this date - back in 1958. The 3rd game of the Div 2 season seemed to be heading for a 0-0 draw when Town were awarded a penalty. Reds 'keeper Harry Hough saved with an outstretched leg & ..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #HuddersfieldTown #HarryHough
Before gloves were fancy and pitches were flat, there was Harry Hough. 364 appearances. Two saved penalties in one game. A Reds legend. Here’s his story.
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He still holds the record for the most appearances (364) as GK & is arguably Barnsley’s greatest 'keeper ever. He was was set to receive international recognition when selected to represent the England ‘B’ team in a friendly V Holland in 1952, prior to breaking an arm. #BarnsleyFC #HarryHough
Barnsley (including Harry Hough - left) coming onto the pitch at Oakwell in 1958.
On this day in 1959, Harry Hough played his last game as Barnsley’s GK in a 3-3 draw at Grimsby Town. He was then left out & coincidence or not, Barnsley only won once more that season & were relegated to Div 3. Hough then left for Bradford Park Avenue. #BarnsleyFC #HarryHough #GrimsbyTown
..to Bradford PA at the end of the season. The Reds also lost by the same score at Hillsborough against Wednesday in April & these two results were the heaviest defeats of the 1958/59 Division 2 season which ended in relegation to Division 3. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #SheffieldUnited #HarryHough
On this day in 1959, Barnsley lost 5-0 at Brammall Lane against local rivals Sheffield United in Div 2. This prompted manager Tim Ward to drop goalkeeper Harry Hough who had first choice since '51/52 but only played one more game & was transferred..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #SheffieldUnited #HarryHough
