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William Ewart Harrison (1886–1948) was an English footballer who played as an outside right. He began his career with several clubs before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1907 for a £400 fee. His first season there culminated in FA Cup victory, defeating Newcastle United 3-1 in the final, where he scored a notable goal. Harrison remained at Wolverhampton until 1920, amassing 345 appearances.

During World War I, he played as a guest for Stoke, scoring 17 goals across four seasons and contributing to their success in war-time competitions. In 1920, he moved to Manchester United, where he made 46 appearances and five goals but failed to prevent relegation. He later joined Port Vale in 1922, scoring against his former club, Manchester United, before an ankle injury sidelined him. After recovering, he was sold to Wrexham for £300 in 1923, helping them finish 16th in the Third Division North.

Post-retirement, Harrison worked as a pub landlord in Wolverhampton and had ten children. His wife gave birth to triplets on the day of the 1908 FA Cup final. Harrison was inducted into Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hall of Fame and passed away in August 1948 at age 61.

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