A goalkeeper, Black's early career with Aberdeen was disrupted by the Second World War, during which he made guest appearances for both Southampton and Chelsea and he won the South Final of the Football League War Cup with the latter.
[4][1][5] In three seasons as a contracted player at The Dell, Black made 104 appearances.
[8] After making 143 appearances,[8] Black moved to Canterbury City and retired in 1964.
[3] Black served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during the Second World War.
[11] After leaving football, Black ran a sports shop in Tolworth with former teammate Eddie Lowe and represented Surrey at bowls.