Which footballers have played for both teams in the same game? | The Knowledge

The unique situation of Danny Jansen playing for both teams in one game highlights the rarity of such events across professional sports, making baseball distinct.

Jimmy Oakes' case serves as a rare example in football history where a player transferred after an abandoned match and played for both sides, although under different circumstances.

Henry Harbour's instance where he was borrowed from Everton to help Derby County illustrates the lengths teams will go to ensure they compete, even if it leads to a loss.

These anecdotes underline not just the fluidity in sports transfers but also the importance of a game's resumption or abandonment in defining a player's participation.

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