Vic Watson
Position: Striker · Years: 1920-1935 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 505 · Goals: 326
The greatest goalscorer in West Ham history until modern times. Watson's 326 goals in 505 appearances is a club record that may never be broken. England international who was the complete centre-forward - powerful, skilful, and deadly in front of goal.
Vic Watson represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a striker during 1920-1935, Records list Vic Watson with 505 senior appearances and 326 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 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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