Ernie Gregory
Position: Goalkeeper · Years: 1946-1960 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 488 · Goals: 0
One of the greatest goalkeepers in West Ham history. Gregory was a consistent presence between the posts for 14 years, earning recognition as one of the best keepers never to play for England.
Ernie Gregory represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a goalkeeper during 1946-1960, Records list Ernie Gregory with 488 senior appearances and 0 goals for the Hammers. Goalkeepers at West Ham United have a proud tradition dating back to the club's founding in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC. Iconic keepers such as Phil Parkes, Ludek Miklosko and Lukasz Fabianski have all worn the number one shirt at Upton Park and the London Stadium.
The pre-war and immediate post-war years at West Ham United featured the FA Cup final of 1923 — the famous 'White Horse Final' — and Charlie Paynter's long managerial tenure at the Boleyn Ground.
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