Herbert Lock was an English professional goalkeeper who played for Southampton and Rangers in the early part of the twentieth century.
12 Facts About Herbert Lock
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Herbert Lock immediately forced himself into the first team, replacing George Clawley who had retired.
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Herbert Lock was unable to play in the semi-final against the eventual cup-winners Wolverhampton Wanderers as a result of a serious injury sustained on 14 March 1908 in a Southern League match at Watford's Cassio Road ground which put him out until the last fortnight of the season.
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Herbert Lock vowed never to play at Cassio Road again and ensured that this would not happen by moving to Scotland in the 1909 close season.
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Herbert Lock was considered to be on the reckless side, in terms of his own personal safety.
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Invariably, just as the forward was about to shoot, Herbert Lock would throw himself at his feet to block the attempt.
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Herbert Lock was replaced by John Hempsey and was unable to reclaim his No 1 jersey until 17 January 1914.
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Herbert Lock's stay at Loftus Road was short-lived and the following year he returned to Southampton where he acted as cover to Tommy Allen.
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Herbert Lock made his first appearance for Saints for 14 years on 14 March 1923 in the FA Cup Fourth Round replay against West Ham United at Upton Park after Allen was injured in the first match as he bravely thwarted Vic Watson.
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Herbert Lock settled to live and work in Southampton as a carpenter and joiner on the Southern Railway.
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Herbert Lock died in Southampton on 16 March 1957 a few weeks after his 70th birthday.
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On 9 August 2010, four medals won by Herbert Lock came up for auction.