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Norwich City F.C. in 1959 with - from left, standing: Roy McCrohan, Ralph Hunt, Ken Nethercott, Barry Butler, Ron Ashman, Matt Crowe; crouched from left: Errol Crossan, Terry Allcock, Terry Bly, Jimmy Hill and Bobby Brennan. Norwich City FC 1959.jpg
Norwich City F.C. in 1959 with – from left, standing: Roy McCrohan, Ralph Hunt, Ken Nethercott, Barry Butler, Ron Ashman, Matt Crowe; crouched from left: Errol Crossan, Terry Allcock, Terry Bly, Jimmy Hill and Bobby Brennan.

Kenneth Walter Samuel Nethercott (22 July 1925 - 14 December 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Nethercott began his career as an amateur with Cardiff City before signing a professional contract with Norwich City in 1947. He stayed at Carrow Road for 12 years, making 416 appearances for the Canaries; 378 in the league. [1]

On 14 December 2007, Norwich City announced Nethercott's death at the age of 82. [2]

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References

  1. "NORWICH CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09" . Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  2. CITY LEGEND NETHERCOTT DIES | Norwich City | News | First News | First News

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