Kenneth Victor Bainbridge (15 January 1921 – June 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as a left-winger in the Football League for West Ham United, Reading and Southend United. Bainbridge played for West Ham United between 1946 and 1949. He scored on 11 seconds in a 2–1 win over Barnsley, the quickest recorded goal at Upton Park, in a Second Division game on 29 August 1949. He played a total of 83 league and cup games for the east London club, scoring 17 goals. He also recorded five goals in the war-time League South. He went on to play for Reading and Southend United, and later for Southern League club Chelmsford City. Death He died in 2011, aged 90. References 1921 births 2011 deaths Place of death missing Footballers from Barking, London English footballers Association football wingers West Ham United F.C. players Reading F.C. players Southend United F.C. players English Football League players Chelmsford City F.C. players