The period we cover in this first West Ham United Vintage post run in parallel with the forward-looking reign of Ted Fenton as manager.

He was in charge between 1950 and 1962 and during these years was responsible for modernising the club and establishing the emphasis on youth development that remains an important part of West Ham’s identity today. Some of the club’s most distinguished players from the era feature in this gallery.

Terry Woodgate, West Ham 1951

Vic Keeble, West Ham 1958

Noel Dwyer, West Ham 1959

Malcolm Musgrove, West Ham 1960

Phil Woosnam, West Ham 1960

Peter Shearing, West Ham 1960

Ken Brown, West Ham 1960

Bobby Moore, West Ham 1961

Phil Woosnam, West Ham 1961

Greenwood, Bovington and Moore, West Ham 1963