Harold John Fleming

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playername = Harold Fleming


fullname = Harold John Fleming
dateofbirth = 4 April 1887
cityofbirth = Downton, Wiltshire
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = August 23 1955
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position = Inside forward
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youthclubs = St. Marks
years = 1907-1924
clubs = Swindon Town
caps(goals) = 295 (182)
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nationalyears = 1909-1914
nationalteam = England
nationalcaps(goals) = 11 (9)
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Harold Fleming (April 30, 1887 - August 23 1955) was a footballer for St. Marks F.C. and Swindon Town F.C.. Fleming was an Inside Forward and began his career at St. Marks before being invited for a trial at Swindon Town by manager, Sam Allen.

Fleming scored a brace in a 4-0 win over Salisbury City F.C. and was swiftly signed on a full-time basis.

Harold Fleming became a Swindon Town legend scoring 203 times in 332 games for Swindon and if it was not for World War I it is believed his career could have been more successful. He worked as a PE Instructor during the conflict.

Fleming's legendary status in the minds of Swindon supporters is cemented by a road named after the forward close to the County Ground named Fleming Way and a statue which stands in the club's foyer.

windon Town Career

England career

Fleming remains the only Swindon player to have represented England at senior level - gaining 11 caps between 1909-1914.

External links

* [http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/ForceFrames.htm?http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/Person.asp?PersonID=FLEMINGH Article on Swindon Town website]
* [http://www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/robinsremembered/page5.phtml Tribute from local newspaper]