Ernie Gregory (10 November 1921 – 21 January 2012) was an English footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for West Ham United.

Born in Stratford, London, Gregory played for West Ham Boys, and was noticed by Charlie Paynter during an English Trophy Final against Preston North End at Upton Park.

[1] After serving with the Essex Regiment and the Royal Air Force during World War II, Gregory made his Football League debut in December 1946, in a home game against Plymouth Argyle.

[1] Gregory died on 21 January 2012 in a nursing home in Basildon, Essex, after a period of ill health, following a stroke in 2010.

[2][3] In a tribute former West Ham goalkeeper Phil Parkes said, "He was a legend, pure and simple.