About Alf Arrowsmith
Lived 1942 – 2005 (aged 62). Alf Arrowsmith was a British association football player.
Alf Arrowsmith (11 December 1942 – 12 May 2005) was an English footballer who played as a striker.
Arrowsmith began his career in non-league football with Tintwistle Villa. The talented player made his mark scoring a massive 96 goals in the 1959–60 season - a club record which remains unbeaten today. He moved to Ashton United where he played alongside future England star Alan Ball and within weeks was spotted by an Anfield scout and signed for Liverpool in 1960 for £1500. Although he made his debut for the club the following year it was during the 1963–64 season that he really came to prominence, scoring fifteen goals in 20 league games.
After a short illness he died in May 2005.
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Who was Alf Arrowsmith?
English footballer (1942-2005)
When was Alf Arrowsmith born?
Alf Arrowsmith was born on 11 December 1942 in Manchester.
When did Alf Arrowsmith die?
Alf Arrowsmith died on 18 May 2005 in Tameside.
What was Alf Arrowsmith's occupation?
Alf Arrowsmith was an association football player.
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Alf Arrowsmith was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Arrowsmith. https://biography.guide/alf-arrowsmith/
MLA: "Alf Arrowsmith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alf-arrowsmith/.
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