Background
Hanger was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, and began his career with Kettering Town.
Hanger was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, and began his career with Kettering Town.
He went on to play for Bradford City, Crystal Palace and Northampton Town. Hanger left Crystal Palace to undertake military service in World War I. He served with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, entering France on 6 October 1914, and he went on to earn the 1914 Star. He died on 23 March 1918 and is commemorated on the Pozières Memorial.