Ralph Hann

Playing career Early career Hann was born in Whitburn, near Sunderland and began his junior career playing with Whitburn St Mary's, then members of the Sunderland J.O.C. League and then he moved to Marsden Colliery as a left half. In 1929, he signed as an amateur with Sunderland and in December that year, signed professional with the club after showing promise with the reserve team. He was released by the club at the end of the season and shortly after was offered a trial with fellow North East club Newcastle United, who offered him a contract

Derby County In March 1932, Hann joined Derby County and made his first team debut a year later on 11 March 1933 against Huddersfield Town. Derby were mainstays in the top half of the First Division during Hann's time with the club and he struggled to hold down a regular place in the team. He had few playing opportunities until the 1934–35 season, although had already showed his worth by covering various defensive positions in the seasons prior. Hann described his dismissal as a "body blow" and was reportedly shocked by the announcement, which came despite the players speaking in support of him. In later life, he offered physiotherapy to local footballers.

Personal life Hann was the son of a miner.

Death Hann, died on 17 July 1990, in Derby aged 79.