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1971-72 Squad Number:
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9 |
Position:
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Centre Forward |
Date of Birth: |
11th January 1948 |
Birthplace: |
Greenock |
Nationality:
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Scottish |
Height:
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5' 6 1/4 |
Weight:
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12st 9lb |
Signed: |
11th October 1969, 17th April 1976 |
Career History: |
Larkfield BCMorton 24th August 1963Huddersfield Town 25th March 1967Morton 1st August 1967Aberdeen 11th October 1969Everton 9th December 1972 £180,000Hibernian 5th February 1974 £120,000Aberdeen 17th April 1976 £40,000 Peterhead 7th August 1981 to May 1982 Player-managerKeith 13th September 1982 to December 1982To Australia 2nd February 1983Rosslyn Sports June 1987Huntly Sacked - September 1990Devronvale Co-manager
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Profile: |
The 'King' as he was affectionately christened by his beloved Beach End. Signed from Morton in 1969 for £40,000, Harper was the answer to the Dons goal drought as the chunky striker set about devastating many a Scottish defence. Idolised at Pittodrie, 'goal a game Harper' achieved legendary status during his Pittodrie career that was broken by a spell with Everton and Hibs. Played in the Dons Cup winning sides of 1970 and 1976, and was still around as the Dons won the Premier in 1980. His ability around the goal and predatory instincts were his strengths, but his all round talent was often overlooked out with the North East. His tally of only four caps did not do justice to his ability. Remains the clubs record goalscorer with a total of 199 goals. [The Evening Express tried to get the number over 200 but this was not universally recognised as the additional goals came from the Drybrough Cup tournament].
For many years in the 2000's Joe appeared as a columnist in the Evening Express and also helped out the Clubby acting as an Ambassador on matchdays.
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Scottish International Caps |
Season |
Date |
Match |
Tournament |
1977-78 |
07/06/78 |
Iran
v
SCOTLAND
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World Cup Finals |
1975-76 |
03/09/75 |
Denmark
v
SCOTLAND
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Euro Championship Qualifier |
1972-73 |
15/11/72 |
SCOTLAND
v
Denmark
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World Cup Qualifier |
1972-73 |
18/10/72 |
Denmark
v
SCOTLAND
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World Cup Qualifier |
Total Appearances: |
4 |