Ralph Arthur Ward (5 February 1911 – 1983) was an English professional footballer who played for Hinckley United, Tottenham Hotspur, Bradford Park Avenue, Crewe Alexandra and represented England at schoolboy level.
[2] Ward began his career at Hinckley United before joining Bradford Park Avenue in November 1929 where he played a total of 129 matches as a full back.
Ward featured in 132 games and scoring on 11 occasions in a war- interrupted career at the club.
[3][4] Ward moved to Crewe Alexandra in August 1946 where he went on to make a further 91 appearances and netting seven goals.
Ward returned to his home town, Oadby, to run his own successful haulage business.