Former Staff - Gerry O'Rourke

Signed from Hayes in the summer of 1963 by new manager Ronnie Burgess ahead of the Greens' first season in the Isthmian League. Began in a blaze of glory scoring 13 times in his first 8 appearances before going on to net 39 times in 47 matches overall as Hendon finished runners-up to Wimbledon. Gerry scored the winner in the London Senior Cup final against Enfield before moving on to turn professional with Wimbledon in the summer of 1964. Moved to the Isle of Wight in later life where he sadly passed away in April 2022 following a lengthy battle with dementia.

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Playing History

Playing statistics
Season League Cup Total
P G P G P G
1963/1964 3527 12 12 47 39

Debut: 24/08/1963: Clapton 1-2Hendon

Non-Playing History

Non-Playing statistics
Role Start End
Player 1963/1964 1963/1964

Basic Info

Player Profile
Personal details
DoB Unknown
Apps 47
Goals 39