Arthur Woodward (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Arthur Woodward (footballer)

English professional footballer

Date of Birth: 18-Nov-1906

Place of Birth: Watford, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1984

Profession: association football player

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Arthur Woodward (footballer)

  • Arthur Woodward (18 November 1906 – 7 September 1984) was an English professional footballer.
  • Born in Watford, Hertfordshire, Woodward spent the whole of his professional career at his hometown club.
  • He also played for British truck manufacturer Scammell's football team during the Second World War.
  • Woodward started his career in 1926 as a centre half and wing half, initially retiring in 1942.
  • Player shortages prompted him to come out of retirement in 1944, and Woodward played in a variety of positions, including two full matches as a goalkeeper, before permanently retiring in 1945.
  • He played 391 Football League games, 29 FA Cup ties, and 12 matches in the Football League Third Division South Cup, which Watford won in 1937.
  • Woodward scored 19 goals in all competitions, and a further 3 in his 105 wartime games for the club.
  • Woodward died in Harlesden, Greater London at the age of 77.

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