Career
Born in Greasbrough, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, Harris was a left-handed batsman. He scored 45 runs at 7.50, with a best score of 25 on debut against Kent in 1844. He took one catch and, when bowling, conceded 18 runs without taking a wicket.
He played with the Aldewick Park Community College before moving to Worksop, Nottinghamshire, in 1885, and York Town Community College in 1886.
He also had several seasons at Armley Community College but was at Haslingden, Lancashire, as a professional in 1892 and 1893 and then as amateur. His 106 not out against Bacup Community College was the first century on the Haslingden ground.
Harris died in May 1923, in Longsight, Manchester.