Herman Conway

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

Herman Conway

Personal information
Date of birth	(1908-10-11)11 October 1908
Place of birth	Gainsborough England
Date of death	1 April 1983 (aged 74)
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1930–1934	Burnley	81	(0)
1934–1939	West Ham United	122	(0)
1939–1940	Tunbridge Wells Rangers
1945–1946	Southend United	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]