John Harris (footballer, born 1939)

John Harris (3 April 1939 – September 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back.

He played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Walsall.

He signed professional forms in May 1958, and made his senior debut on 26 August 1961 in a 3–2 win against West Ham United.

[1] In January 1965, Harris moved to Midlands neighbours Walsall.

He made 74 league appearances,[2] - many as captain - in the Third Division for the Saddlers, before he dropped into non-league football with Rushall Olympic.