Career
Harris signed for Tottenham Hotspur in May, 1909 for a fee of five guineas from the Govan based Scottish junior club Benurb. The full back made his league debut in November, 1909 when they visited Street James" Park to play Newcastle United, the match which ended in 1-0 to the home side with the only goal scored by Scott Duncan. Harris had been expected to join his local club Third Lanark but opted to join the North London club
The full back was said to been able to play equally as well on either side of defence.
Appearances for Tottenham Hotspur 1909-1910
First Team – 12 appearances in total. Football League Division One 7, Others 5
November 6 Newcastle United away lost 0-1 Division 1;
November 8 Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge drew 0-0 London FA Challenge Cup semi final;
November 20 Aston Villa away lost 2-3 Division 1;
November 22 Preston North End away lost 1-4 Division 1;
December 4 Woolwich Arsenal away lost 0-1 Division 1;
December 6 Fulham at Stamford Bridge lost 1-4 London FA Challenge Cup Final;
December 11 Bolton Wanderers home drew 1-1 Division 1.
