Doug Wragg

Douglas Wragg (born 12 September 1934) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a winger.

Doug Wragg
Personal information
Date of birth (1934-09-12) 12 September 1934
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Playing position(s) Right winger
Youth career
1953–1956 West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1960 West Ham United 16 (0)
1960–1961 Mansfield Town 46 (13)
1961–1964 Rochdale 103 (15)
1964–1965 Chesterfield 17 (4)
1965–1966 Grantham Town ? (?)
Total 182 (32)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Wragg was spotted by West Ham United while playing a youth football final at Wembley in 1953 and signed professional forms with the club in June of that year. He made his debut in an Essex Professional Cup semi-final game against Colchester United on 11 November 1954, but his involvement with the army disrupted his football career and he didn't play his first League game until 27 August 1956, against Blackburn Rovers.[1][2]

Wragg moved to Mansfield Town in March 1960 and played 13 games that season, scoring 2 goals. He was their top scorer for the 1960–61 season with 11 goals in 33 games. He then moved to Rochdale and was a part of the team that reached the 1962 League Cup Final.[1]

During a spell at Chesterfield, Wragg was to witness the death of teammate Ralph Hunt when they were involved in a car crash on the way home from watching cup opponents Peterborough United on 17 December 1964.[1][3] Wragg then dropped down to non-league football with Grantham Town.[1]

He also represented Hyson Green and England at boxing.[1]

References
  1. Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
  2. "Doug Wragg". westhamstats.info. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  3. "Ralph HUNT". swindon-town-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  • Doug Wragg at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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