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.

Terry Woodgate
Personal information
Full name John Terence Woodgate
Date of birth (1919-12-11)11 December 1919
Place of birth East Ham, London, England
Date of death 26 April 1985(1985-04-26) (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

  1. Hogg, Tony (1995). West Ham Who's Who. London: Independent UK Sports publications. p. 218. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.
  2. "Terry Woodgate". www.westhamstats.info. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  3. "Terry Woodgate". www.uptheposh.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  • Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 217. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
  • West Ham Player List


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