Henry Arthur Burton (1881 – 28 August 1923) was an English professional footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, West Brom and Scunthorpe United.
[3] Newspapers and fans alike were shocked by the sudden departure, which "came as a surprise to the great majority of Sheffield Wednesday supporters.
[10] After making efforts to find a new club following an unsuccessful time at West Brom in October 1912 Burton transferred to Scunthorpe United, his first appearance for them coming against Mexborough Town in the Midland League.
In 1907 he married Florrie, also of Attercliffe, and the 1911 census records them living at 50 Hope Street, West Bromwich, where he was still a professional footballer.
Following retirement, Harry worked for Messrs John Brown and Co Ltd, a mill, who along with representatives of his former football clubs attended his funeral in Tinsley, Sheffield, in August 1923.