George Gresham
George Gresham (b: 1874, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. d: ?) was a footballer who played inside forward for Gainsborough Trinity F.C. before moving in 1895 to Thames Ironworks F.C., the team that became West Ham United F.C.
In an experimental 'floodlit friendly' on 16 March 1896, Thames Ironworks F.C. faced Woolwich Arsenal for the first time. George Gresham scored twice, in a game that Woolwich Arsenal won 5-3.
He was a regular for three seasons for "The Irons", and was part of the team that were London League champions in the 1897-98 season and Southern League Division Two champions the following year.
See also
- 1895–96 Thames Ironworks F.C. season
- 1896–97 Thames Ironworks F.C. season
- 1896–97 Thames Ironworks F.C. season
References
- Blows, Kirk & Hogg, Tony (2000). The Essential History of West Ham United. Headline. ISBN 0-7472-7036-8.
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