Born Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside, England, Alf played for Bootle before he signed for George Patterson's Liverpool in November 1931, he didn't make his debut until 21 January 1933 in a 1st Division match at Villa Park, it wasn't the most auspicious of debut's for him as Liverpool were humbled by a 5–2 scoreline, Alf scored his first goal 11 days later in his second appearance, on the 1 February in a league game at Anfield, Middlesbrough were the visitors winning 3–1 victory.
Alf took his time making a name for himself at Liverpool but eventually broke into the first team, it took him just 4 games to forever cement his name into Anfield folklore, he scored his first hat-trick, however, it was the opponents for the day that were the reason for his fame, they were derby rivals Everton, the whole game was one to remember for the red half of Liverpool as the Reds won the game 7–4.
Alf, a ship's plumber by trade, knew where the goal was, considering he was an Outside Left, scoring a goal every 3.4 matches. He eventually ended up with 52 in 177 appearances. Although Alf had an eye for goal he's main talent was the ability to send over pinpoint crosses for one of Liverpool's famous centre forward's Gordon Hodgson.
A columnist from the famous Liverpool Echo newspaper once wrote of Alf "A slip of a lad he was not entirely a one-footed player but it was that left boot which put fear into the hearts of goalkeepers when they saw Alf prancing down the wing."
Alf left Liverpool for Chelsea in the summer of 1938 for the sum of £7,500 playing 43 games and scoring 9 goals in his one season at Stamford Bridge.
He did 'guest' for Liverpool again in a wartime match. Other clubs he guested for during World War II included Wrexham, Chester, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra, Rochdale, Tranmere Rovers and Southport. Hanson eventually entered into management taking on the role of Player/Manager for South Liverpool, Shelbourne and Ellemere Port Town.
Alf's only England appearance came in a wartime international on 8 February 1941 against Scotland whilst he was contracted to Chelsea, the game was at St James' Park and ended in a 3–2 win to the Scots, Hanson did, however, play regularly for the England's Baseball team.
Alf took his time making a name for himself at Liverpool but eventually broke into the first team, it took him just 4 games to forever cement his name into Anfield folklore, he scored his first hat-trick, however, it was the opponents for the day that were the reason for his fame, they were derby rivals Everton, the whole game was one to remember for the red half of Liverpool as the Reds won the game 7–4.
Alf, a ship's plumber by trade, knew where the goal was, considering he was an Outside Left, scoring a goal every 3.4 matches. He eventually ended up with 52 in 177 appearances. Although Alf had an eye for goal he's main talent was the ability to send over pinpoint crosses for one of Liverpool's famous centre forward's Gordon Hodgson.
A columnist from the famous Liverpool Echo newspaper once wrote of Alf "A slip of a lad he was not entirely a one-footed player but it was that left boot which put fear into the hearts of goalkeepers when they saw Alf prancing down the wing."
Alf left Liverpool for Chelsea in the summer of 1938 for the sum of £7,500 playing 43 games and scoring 9 goals in his one season at Stamford Bridge.
He did 'guest' for Liverpool again in a wartime match. Other clubs he guested for during World War II included Wrexham, Chester, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra, Rochdale, Tranmere Rovers and Southport. Hanson eventually entered into management taking on the role of Player/Manager for South Liverpool, Shelbourne and Ellemere Port Town.
Alf's only England appearance came in a wartime international on 8 February 1941 against Scotland whilst he was contracted to Chelsea, the game was at St James' Park and ended in a 3–2 win to the Scots, Hanson did, however, play regularly for the England's Baseball team.
Born Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside, England, Alf played for Bootle before he signed for George Patterson's Liverpool in November 1931, he didn't make his debut until 21 January 1933 in a 1st Division match at Villa Park, it wasn't the most auspicious of debut's for him as Liverpool were humbled by a 5–2 scoreline, Alf scored his first goal 11 days later in his second appearance, on the 1 February in a league game at Anfield, Middlesbrough were the visitors winning 3–1 victory.
Alf took his time making a name for himself at Liverpool but eventually broke into the first team, it took him just 4 games to forever cement his name into Anfield folklore, he scored his first hat-trick, however, it was the opponents for the day that were the reason for his fame, they were derby rivals Everton, the whole game was one to remember for the red half of Liverpool as the Reds won the game 7–4.
Alf, a ship's plumber by trade, knew where the goal was, considering he was an Outside Left, scoring a goal every 3.4 matches. He eventually ended up with 52 in 177 appearances. Although Alf had an eye for goal he's main talent was the ability to send over pinpoint crosses for one of Liverpool's famous centre forward's Gordon Hodgson.
A columnist from the famous Liverpool Echo newspaper once wrote of Alf "A slip of a lad he was not entirely a one-footed player but it was that left boot which put fear into the hearts of goalkeepers when they saw Alf prancing down the wing."
Alf left Liverpool for Chelsea in the summer of 1938 for the sum of £7,500 playing 43 games and scoring 9 goals in his one season at Stamford Bridge.
He did 'guest' for Liverpool again in a wartime match. Other clubs he guested for during World War II included Wrexham, Chester, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra, Rochdale, Tranmere Rovers and Southport. Hanson eventually entered into management taking on the role of Player/Manager for South Liverpool, Shelbourne and Ellemere Port Town.
Alf's only England appearance came in a wartime international on 8 February 1941 against Scotland whilst he was contracted to Chelsea, the game was at St James' Park and ended in a 3–2 win to the Scots, Hanson did, however, play regularly for the England's Baseball team.
Alf took his time making a name for himself at Liverpool but eventually broke into the first team, it took him just 4 games to forever cement his name into Anfield folklore, he scored his first hat-trick, however, it was the opponents for the day that were the reason for his fame, they were derby rivals Everton, the whole game was one to remember for the red half of Liverpool as the Reds won the game 7–4.
Alf, a ship's plumber by trade, knew where the goal was, considering he was an Outside Left, scoring a goal every 3.4 matches. He eventually ended up with 52 in 177 appearances. Although Alf had an eye for goal he's main talent was the ability to send over pinpoint crosses for one of Liverpool's famous centre forward's Gordon Hodgson.
A columnist from the famous Liverpool Echo newspaper once wrote of Alf "A slip of a lad he was not entirely a one-footed player but it was that left boot which put fear into the hearts of goalkeepers when they saw Alf prancing down the wing."
Alf left Liverpool for Chelsea in the summer of 1938 for the sum of £7,500 playing 43 games and scoring 9 goals in his one season at Stamford Bridge.
He did 'guest' for Liverpool again in a wartime match. Other clubs he guested for during World War II included Wrexham, Chester, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra, Rochdale, Tranmere Rovers and Southport. Hanson eventually entered into management taking on the role of Player/Manager for South Liverpool, Shelbourne and Ellemere Port Town.
Alf's only England appearance came in a wartime international on 8 February 1941 against Scotland whilst he was contracted to Chelsea, the game was at St James' Park and ended in a 3–2 win to the Scots, Hanson did, however, play regularly for the England's Baseball team.
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