Herman Conway Explained

Herman Conway
Birth Date:11 October 1908
Birth Place:Gainsborough England
Death Date:1 April 1983 (aged 74)
Position:Goalkeeper
Height:6 ft 0 in[1]
Years1:1930–1934
Caps1:81
Goals1:0
Years2:1934–1939
Caps2:122
Goals2:0
Years3:1939–1940
Clubs3:Tunbridge Wells Rangers
Years4:1945–1946
Caps4:0
Goals4:0

Herman Conway (11 October 1908 – 1983) was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He began his career with his local Midland League club, Gainsborough Trinity, establishing himself as their regular first-team goalkeeper from mid-March 1929 onwards. In February 1930 he was transferred to Burnley, having been scouted for them by former Burnley goalkeeper Jerry Dawson.[2]

Conway played over 200 matches in the Football League with Burnley and West Ham United. During the first half of season 1939-40 he played for Tunbridge Wells Rangers before his career was interrupted by the Second World War. In August 1945 he signed for Southend United, where he remained until his retirement as a player in May 1946.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: West Ham. 'We can't go on being pipped' . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Gainsborough Evening News, Tuesday 18 February 1930
  3. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. 2004.