Harry Penk facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Penk | ||
| Date of birth | 19 July 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Date of death | 22 June 2020 (aged 85) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1955 | Wigan Athletic | 55 | (6) |
| 1955–1957 | Portsmouth | 9 | (2) |
| 1957–1960 | Plymouth Argyle | 104 | (14) |
| 1960–1964 | Southampton | 52 | (6) |
| Total | 165 | (22) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Henry Penk (born 19 July 1934 – died 22 June 2020) was an English footballer. He was known for playing as a winger, which means he played on the sides of the field, often running fast to help score goals.
Playing Career Highlights
Henry Penk started his football journey with Wigan Athletic. This was a time when he was playing in what's called "non-league football," which means it wasn't part of the main professional leagues yet. He played 55 games for Wigan Athletic.
In September 1955, Henry moved to a bigger club, Portsmouth. Even though he didn't play many games for their main team, he still managed to score two goals in nine matches.
Success at Plymouth Argyle
In 1957, Henry joined Plymouth Argyle. This was a very important move for him! He became a key player for the team. In 1959, his team, Plymouth Argyle, won the championship of the Third Division. Henry played a big part in this success, scoring nine goals in 37 league games that season.
Time with Southampton
After his time at Plymouth, Henry Penk joined Southampton in 1960. He played for Southampton for four years. During this time, he made 60 appearances for the first team and scored 7 goals. Later in his career, he also played for Salisbury and Cowes.
His Final Years
Henry Penk passed away on 22 June 2020, at the age of 85. He is remembered as a talented winger who played for several well-known English football clubs.
