Arthur Hubbard

Arthur George Hubbard (8 April 1911 – 1972) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham and Luton Town.[4] He played as a left back.

For the US senator, see Arthur J. Hubbard Sr.

Arthur Hubbard
Personal information
Date of birth 8 April 1911[1][2]
Place of birth Aston, England
Date of death 1972 (aged 61)[2]
Place of death Solihull, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Moor Green
Wright & Eagle Range Co.
1932–1935 Birmingham 5 (0)
1935–1939 Luton Town 4 (0)
1939–19?? Dunstable Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

Hubbard was born in the Erdington district of Birmingham and attended Chester Road School. Birmingham signed him from his works team in August 1932, initially on an amateur basis: he turned professional six months later.[5] He made his debut in the First Division on the opening day of the 1934–35 season, deputising for the injured Ned Barkas in a home game against local rivals Aston Villa which Birmingham won 2–1. He played in the next four games before losing his place to Tom Fillingham, and, once Barkas returned to fitness, not regaining it.[6] At the end of the season Hubbard, described as a solid full-back, joined Luton Town of the Third Division South, where he played only four league games, and in 1939 moved into non-league football with Dunstable Town.[4][5]

He was chosen once for an FA Amateur XI.[5]

References
  1. 1939 England and Wales Register
  2. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
  3. "Cheerful news from St. Andrew's". Birmingham Gazette. 10 August 1934. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 131. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  5. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 99. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  6. Matthews, p. 177.


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