Arthur Richardson (footballer, born 1913)
Arthur Joseph Richardson (15 January 1913 – 1993) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward. After playing for Rochdale A.F.C as a wartime guest player he later joined the British Army during World War 2, in which he was wounded, being shot in the arm.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Richardson | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Date of death | September 1993 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Chesterfield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1936–1938 | Burnley | 11 | (2) |
| 1938–1939 | Chesterfield | 4 | (1) |
| 1939-1940 | Rochdale A.F.C | 15 | (15) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Arthur married Eileen Kelly in October 1939 in Chesterfield and later had 2 children.
References
External links
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
- https://www.cfchistory.com/
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