Former Harrogate Town player a millionaire after lottery win

The video has been viewed over a million times

Author: Natalie HigginsPublished 17th Nov 2021
Last updated 17th Nov 2021

Former Harrogate Town defender Terry Kennedy is now a millionaire after winning the lottery.

A video was posted online that captures the moment he had his numbers checked by the National Lottery and they confirmed over the phone he'd won £1million.

The clip, which has over a million views on Twitter, shows Mr Kennedy in his work canteen holding his lucky ticket and shaking his head in disbelief whilst on the phone to lottery staff.

WATCH: The moment Terry Kennedy found out he'd won the lottery

The defender, born in Barnsley, began his career at Sheffield United before moving onto Cambridge United on loan, Alfreton Town and later to Harrogate.

He appeared 31 times for Harrogate Town in the 2017/18 season where he scored nine goals.

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