About Arnold Whiteside
Lived 1911 – 1994 (aged 82–83). Arnold Whiteside was a British association football player.
Arnold Whiteside (6 November 1911 – 1994) was an English footballer who played as a wing half in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.
Club career Born in Garstang, Lancashire, Whiteside played as a junior for Woodplumpton Juniors before joining Blackburn in 1932. His career was interrupted by World War II and during this conflict he was a member of the Blackburn side which lost the 1940 Football League War Cup Final. Guesting for Liverpool during World War II, Whiteside returned to Blackburn after the war before moving to Wigan Athletic in 1949. He played over 400 times in all competitions for Blackburn. He spent one season at Wigan, appearing 24 times in the league without scoring.
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Who was Arnold Whiteside?
English footballer (1911-1994)
When was Arnold Whiteside born?
Arnold Whiteside was born on 6 November 1911 in Garstang.
When did Arnold Whiteside die?
Arnold Whiteside died in 1994.
What was Arnold Whiteside's occupation?
Arnold Whiteside was an association football player.
What nationality was Arnold Whiteside?
Arnold Whiteside was British.
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