Reg Harrison

Born in May 1923 in Normanton, Derby, Harrison left school at 14 to train to be a decorator. During World War Two he served with the Royal Engineers, serving as an Army training officer based in England. ==Career==

After playing non-league football for Derby Corinthians, and 59 goals in 281 games in all competitions. After retiring as a player, Harrison worked for Derby City Council's Youth Service, and set up a youth centre and football club. ==Personal life==

Harrison and his wife celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in March 2015. The couple had two children (including a son who died from leukemia at the age of 7), two granddaughters, and, as of March 2015, one great-grandson. He died at home in Alvaston on 17 September 2020 at the age of 97. At the time of his death he was the oldest living FA Cup finalist. ==References==