Born in Stoke-on-Trent, his father was Wilf Harris, who had a trial with Stoke City in his youth.
He went on to make his debut in a 3–1 win over Rochdale on 3 November 1973 after Bill Summerscales was suspended and Roy Cross injured.
He also scored goals against Luton Town, Tranmere Rovers, Bournemouth, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
He again fell out of favour during the "Valiants" 1978–79 Fourth Division campaign and made just thirteen appearances.
[8] The "Shaymen" struggled in the bottom half of the Fourth Division in 1979–80 and 1980–81, and had to apply for re-election in 1981, having finished second-from-bottom of the English Football League.