He spent his entire career at Blackpool in the early 1900s, making almost 300 Football League appearances for the club.
Bathgate-born Connor made his debut for Blackpool in the opening game of the 1905–06 season, scoring both goals in their 2–0 victory over Burton United at Bloomfield Road.
[3] In 1907–08, Connor made 23 league appearances and scored one goal: Blackpool's second in a 2–1 home victory over Fulham on 11 April 1908.
[4] The following 1908–09 league campaign, Connor missed only three games; however, for the first time since his arrival at the club, he failed to score.
He scored two goals, both penalties in home league games — against Grimsby Town, firstly, and then against Fulham.