Terry Woodgate
John Terence Woodgate (11 December 1919 – 26 April 1985) was an English footballer who played for West Ham United and Peterborough United as a Winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Terence Woodgate | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | East Ham, London, England | ||
| Date of death | 26 April 1985 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | March, Cambridgeshire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1938–1954 | West Ham United | 259 | (48) |
| 1954–1955 | Peterborough United | 51 | (15) |
| 1955–???? | March Town United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:02, 17 March 2012 (UTC) | |||
Born in East Ham, London, Woodgate was at home on either wing. He made his Second Division debut before World War II, against Bradford Park Avenue on 7 April 1939. During World War II Woodgate served with the Essex Regiment and the Royal Artillery.[1] Woodgate gained a regular place in the Hammers team after the war and was ever-present during the 1950-51 season. He went on to make 275 appearances for the east London club, scoring 52 goals.[2] He scored a hat-trick in seven minutes against Plymouth Argyle in 1946.[1]
With emerging competition from Harry Hooper and Malcolm Musgrove, Woodgate left West Ham to join Peterborough United in March 1954.[3] He subsequently played for March Town United.
After finishing his football career he became the landlord of the Cock Inn Public House in March, Cambridgeshire. Woodgate died 26 April 1985.[1]
References
- Hogg, Tony (1995). West Ham Who's Who. London: Independent UK Sports publications. p. 218. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.
- "Terry Woodgate". www.westhamstats.info. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- "Terry Woodgate". www.uptheposh.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
External links
- Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 217. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
- West Ham Player List