Alf Harvey (5th July 1856 - 26th February 1943) was an international footballer who represented England 1 time scoring 0 goals. His only cap was against Wales on 26th February 1881 at the age of 24. Harvey, born on 5th July 1856, in Aston, Birmingham, has a FA Legacy Number of 82 and played as a Right Back for his country.
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Alf Harvey of Wednesbury Strollers was one of the most elusive of England Internationals. We knew only a little bit about his career; he played for Wednesbury Strollers, Aston Villa and Birmingham Exclesior and that he was described by Charles Alcock in his 1881 annual as "A clever, hard-working back; dodges well". In his only international his misplaced kick led to the Welsh winning goal.
Recent research undertaken by englandfootballonline.com leads them to believe that Alf Harvey was born in Aston, Birmingham on 5th July 1856. A transcription error on the orginal 1856 Birth Registration Index has his name down as 'Hervey' and could be the reason for his elusiveness for all this time. A gun barrel borer by trade.
Wales (FR) on 26th February 1881 aged 24 years, 7 months, 21 day
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