10 Facts About Alec Herd

Alexander Herd was a Scottish professional footballer.

Alec Herd was born in Bowhill, in Fife, Scotland in 1911.

Alec Herd was City's third top scorer that season behind Fred Tilson who scored 18 goals and Eric Brook who scored 17 goals.

Alec Herd was City's third highest scorer that season behind Peter Doherty who scored 30 goals and Eric Brook who scored 20.

Alec Herd was again City's third highest scorer that season with 12 goals.

In 257 league games for City Alec Herd had scored 107 goals.

In 1948 Alec Herd joined Stockport County on a free transfer.

Alec Herd died in Scotland in 1982 at the age of 70.

Alec Herd was one of three members of his family to gain recognition for their footballing skills at national level.

Alec Herd is listed as one of Manchester City's fifty greatest players in Ian Penney's book The Essential History of Manchester City.