Harry Thickitt (28th March 1872 - 15th November 1920) was an international footballer who represented England 2 times scoring 0 goals. His first cap was against Wales on 20th March 1899 at 26 years old, and his last was vs Scotland on 8th April 1899 aged 27. Thickitt, born on 28th March 1872, in Hexthorpe, Doncaster, has a FA Legacy Number of 246 and played as a Right Back for his country.
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His career started at Sheffield United in 1890 but he rarely saw the first team. Then a brief stint at Rotherham Town but he returned to Sheffield in December 1893 to force his way into the first team where he made over 250 appearances in over ten seasons including a Cup Final in 1899. Moved to Bristol City as player/manager in May 1904 and then just as manager in 1905 until 1910 winning the Second Division championship on the way in 1906 and reaching the FA Cup final in 1909. In later life he was the licencee at a Trowbridge pub and he managed to ballon to a massive 26 stones at the time of his death.
Wales (HC) on 20th March 1899 aged 26 years, 11 month, 23 days
Scotland (HC) on 8th April 1899 aged 27 years, 0 months, 11 day
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