About Wally St Pier
Lived 1904 – 1989 (aged 84–85). Wally St Pier was a British association football player.
Stanley Walter St Pier (8 October 1904 – 1989) was an English footballer and scout.
Career St Pier arrived at West Ham United from Ilford in April 1929 making his senior debut in October 1929 against Leicester City. Spending most of his time as understudy to Jim Barrett, St Pier managed only 24 appearances for The Hammers before retiring from playing in 1932. St Pier was appointed club chief scout by manager Charlie Paynter and was responsible for the discovery of John Lyall, Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, Pat Holland, Frank Lampard, Paul Brush, Alan Curbishley, Trevor Brooking and Mervyn Day
Death
St Pier died in 1989.
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Who was Wally St Pier?
English footballer and scout (1904-1989)
When was Wally St Pier born?
Wally St Pier was born on 8 October 1904 in Daventry.
When did Wally St Pier die?
Wally St Pier died in 1989 in Daventry.
What was Wally St Pier's occupation?
Wally St Pier was an association football player.
What nationality was Wally St Pier?
Wally St Pier was British.
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