Born in Wordsley, Staffordshire, he joined Birmingham City in 1950 when he was 17, but made his first-team debut only in 1956; even then he was only used as cover when Jeff Hall was on international duty.
He was born in Wordsley, Staffordshire. He joined Birmingham City in 1950. He was 17. He made his first-team debut only in 1956. Even then he was only used as cover. Jeff Hall was on international duty.