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Born in Havercroft, West Yorkshire, Grainger started his career with Wrexham in the Third Division North in October 1950.
However, he did play two first team matches (December 26, 1921 versus Ashington and January 28, 1922 versus Accrington Stanley) whilst with Tranmere Rovers in the old Third Division North during the 1921-22 season.
Of the teams that played in Third Division North, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Derby County were later English football champions.