He spent eight seasons at the Victoria Ground making 311 appearances scoring 113 goals to become one of the club's greatest goalscorers.
He later played for Cardiff City and made a return to his home town team, Crewe Alexandra.
[1] He started his career at his local side Crewe Alexandra, where he partnered Frank Blunstone who was later capped by England.
[1] When Blunstone left for Chelsea King decided to join Stoke City, who were at the time in the Second Division.
[1] King was a natural left footer who was a very skilful player and, at 5'7" (1.70 m) not the typical forward in the 1950s, but his ability to lead the attacking line was undeniable.