Born in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, Cram joined West Bromwich Albion as an amateur in September 1955, at the age of 15.
He turned professional in January 1957 but did not make his debut until October 1959 in a 0–0 draw against Bolton Wanderers.
He was one of the very few defenders to score a hat trick in a top level match v. Stoke City Sept 12th 1964.
[1] In June 1972, Cram was one of five footballers with English League experience pre-selected by Canadian coach Frank Pike for the CONCACAF / FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Germany 1974.
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