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Ernie Gregory

1921 – 2012

English footballer

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Lived 1921 – 2012 (aged 90). Ernie Gregory was a British association football player.

Ernie Gregory (10 November 1921 – 21 January 2012) was an English footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for West Ham United.

Career Born in Stratford, London, Gregory played for West Ham Boys, and was noticed by Charlie Paynter during an English Trophy Final against Preston North End at Upton Park. He joined the groundstaff at West Ham United in 1936. He won an Isthmian League Championship medal with Leytonstone as an amateur, and made his first senior Hammers appearance for the midweek league team in 1938.

After serving with the Essex Regiment and the Royal Air Force during World War II, Gregory made his Football League debut in December 1946, in a home game against Plymouth Argyle. In a tribute former West Ham goalkeeper Phil Parkes said, "He was a legend, pure and simple. I don't think we will ever see his like again. He was a one-club man, a player, a coach, a manager and he has to be the greatest servant that West Ham ever had."

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernie Gregory?

English footballer (1921-2012)

When was Ernie Gregory born?

Ernie Gregory was born on 10 November 1921 in Stratford.

When did Ernie Gregory die?

Ernie Gregory died on 21 January 2012 in Basildon.

What was Ernie Gregory's occupation?

Ernie Gregory was an association football player.

What nationality was Ernie Gregory?

Ernie Gregory was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernie Gregory

· Wikidata: Q5394496

· DBpedia: Ernie Gregory

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