Harry Melrose

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Harry Melrose (born May 31, 1935) is a former professional football player and manager.

A winger, Melrose started his playing career for Rangers but made his name at Dunfermline Athletic after moving on a free transfer in May 1958. A stalwart of Jock Stein's side of the early 60's he made 275 appearances and scored 106 goals, including a record 6 goals in a game against Partick Thistle in April 1959.

He left East End Park in October 1965 and signed for Aberdeen for a fee of £10,000.

In 1969 he left Pittodrie and became player/manager of Berwick Rangers. In 1975 he returned to Dunfermline as manager and guided them to promotion to Scottish League Division One in May 1979.

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