George Gresham
Position: Goalkeeper · Years: 1895-1900 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 48 · Goals: 19
One of the founding players of Thames Ironworks FC. George Gresham was the club's first-choice goalkeeper during the formative years, helping establish the foundations of what would become West Ham United.
George Gresham represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a goalkeeper during 1895-1900, Records list George Gresham with 48 senior appearances and 19 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.
This era at West Ham United spanned the Thames Ironworks legacy, the club's 1900 rebrand, and the move to the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park in 1904.
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