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Henry Yorston (9 June 1929 – 1992) was a Scottish professional football player, who played for Aberdeen, and represented Scotland once.[1] Yorston made over 200 league appearances for Aberdeen, scoring 98 goals.[2]

Harry Yorston

Personal information
Full name	Henry Yorston
Date of birth	(1929-06-09)9 June 1929
Place of birth	Scotland
Date of death	1992 (aged 62–63)
Position(s)	Inside right
Youth career
–1947	St. Clements
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1947–1957	Aberdeen	201	(98)
1957–?	Buckie Thistle
National team
1952	Scottish Football League XI	1	(0)
1954	Scotland	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yorston's uncle Benny was also a professional footballer who, like his nephew, played for Aberdeen and the Scottish national side.

Personal life

Yorston retired from professional football at the age of 28 after being offered a lucrative fish market porter job in Aberdeen.[3] In 1972, he won £175,000 on the football pools.[3]

He died in 1992 from a brain tumour aged 62.[3]

References

External links

• Harry Yorston at WorldFootball.net

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