Arthur Richardson (footballer, born 1913)

Arthur Joseph Richardson
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 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.

Arthur married Eileen Kelly in October 1939 in Chesterfield and later had 2 children.

References

  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
  • https://www.cfchistory.com/


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