Harry Yates (footballer, born 1861)

Harry Yates
Personal information
Full name Harry Richard Yates
Date of birth 14 October 1861
Place of birth Walsall, England
Date of death 1932 (aged 70–71)
Position Wing-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1883–1885 Walsall Swifts
1885–1890 Aston Villa 14 (0)
1890 Birmingham St. George's
1890–1898 Walsall 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Harry Richard Yates (14 October 1861 – 1932) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Aston Villa and Walsall.

Signed, age 22 for Walsall Swifts in 1883 and stayed for two seasons when he signed for Aston Villa F.C..