Harold Hanger (1886 – 23 March 1918) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.
Career Hanger was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, and began his career with Kettering Town.King, p. 540 He went on to play for Bradford City, Crystal Palace and Northampton Town.Frost, p. 397
For Bradford City, he made 73 appearances in the Football League; he also made six FA Cup appearances.Frost, p. 383
For Crystal Palace, he made 168 appearances in the Southern League; he also made 10 FA Cup appearances.King, p. 541
Hanger left Crystal Palace to undertake military service in World War I.Purkiss and Sands, p. 309 He served as a private in the 5th Royal Irish Lancers and was killed in action in France on 23 March 1918. He is commemorated on the Pozières Memorial.
Personal life Hanger's brother Percy was also a footballer.
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