Ted Fenton Sr.
Position: Centre Forward · Years: 1932-1939 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 165 · Goals: 78
Prolific striker who stepped into the void left by Vic Watson. Father of Ted Fenton who later managed the club.
Ted Fenton Sr. represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a centre forward during 1932-1939, Records list Ted Fenton Sr. with 165 senior appearances and 78 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.
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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