Harry Wilson facts for kids

Harry Wilson is a name shared by many different people, especially in sports and entertainment. When you hear the name Harry Wilson, it could be referring to a famous athlete, an actor, or even a writer! Let's explore some of the notable people who have been known by this name.

Harry Wilsons in Sports

Many people named Harry Wilson have made their mark in the world of sports. They have played different kinds of football, run fast in track events, and even played cricket.

Football Players and Coaches

Several Harry Wilsons have been involved in football, both as players and coaches.

• Harry Wilson (American football coach) was a coach at Buchtel College way back in 1896.
• Harry Wilson (halfback) (1902–1990) was a talented American athlete. He played not only American football but also basketball and lacrosse.
• Harry Wilson (Australian footballer) (1885–1972) played Australian rules football for a team called South Melbourne.
• There are also several English and Irish footballers named Harry Wilson who played in different eras, including one born in 1896, another in 1897, and one in 1953.
• Harry Wilson (footballer, born 1997) is a Welsh international footballer, meaning he plays for the national team of Wales.
• Harry Wilson (Scottish footballer) played for a team called Partick Thistle in Scotland.

Rugby Players

Rugby is another sport where Harry Wilsons have shined.

• Harry Wilson (rugby league) was an English rugby league player in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
• Harry Wilson (rugby union) (born 1999) is an Australian rugby union player, playing professionally in recent times.

Other Athletes

Beyond football and rugby, Harry Wilsons have competed in other sports too.

• Harry Wilson (hurdler) (1896–1979) was a New Zealand track and field athlete. He was known for running in hurdle races.
• There were also two cricketers named Harry Wilson: Harry Wilson (Northamptonshire cricketer) (1897–1960) and Harry Wilson (Worcestershire cricketer) (1873–1906). They both played cricket in England.

Harry Wilsons in Arts and Politics

Not all Harry Wilsons were athletes. Some were involved in acting, writing, or even politics.

Actors and Writers

• Harry Wilson (actor) (1897–1978) was an English-born American character actor. He appeared in many films and TV shows, often playing smaller, memorable roles.
• Harry Leon Wilson (1867–1939) was an American novelist and dramatist. He wrote books and plays that were popular in his time.

Politicians and Academics

• Harry Wilson (politician) (1869–1948) was an American politician from Louisiana. Politicians are people who work in government to make decisions for their communities.
• Harry L. Wilson (born 1957) is a professor of political science at Roanoke College. A professor is a teacher at a university, and political science is the study of how governments work.

See also

• Harold Wilson (disambiguation)
• Henry Wilson (disambiguation)
• Harrison Wilson, a character from the TV show 90210