David Cross
Position: Striker · Years: 1977-1982 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 224 · Goals: 97
David Cross's profile is preserved in the All WHUFC archive alongside every player to have represented West Ham United across the club's 130-year history — from the founding as Thames Ironworks in 1895 through to the present day.
David Cross represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a striker during 1977-1982, Records list David Cross with 224 senior appearances and 97 goals for the Hammers. West Ham United forwards have thrilled the Boleyn Ground and London Stadium faithful for over 130 years. Legends such as Geoff Hurst, Tony Cottee, Paolo Di Canio, Carlton Cole and Jarrod Bowen have all worn claret and blue with distinction.
This was the era of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters — the three West Ham players who lifted the 1966 World Cup for England — followed by the 1975 FA Cup win under John Lyall.
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