Geoff Hurst
Position: Striker · Years: 1959-1972 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 503 · Goals: 249
Sir Geoff Hurst. Only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. West Ham's second highest all-time scorer.
Geoff Hurst represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a striker during 1959-1972, Records list Geoff Hurst with 503 senior appearances and 249 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.
West Ham United under Ted Fenton and then Ron Greenwood built the 'Academy' reputation for coaching in this era, laying the groundwork for the 1964 FA Cup and 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup triumphs.
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