Arthur Bateman

Arthur Bateman (1 April 1909 – 30 August 1988) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He is best remembered for his five-year spell in the Football League with Brentford, where he was captain and made over 150 appearances. In 2013, Bateman was named in a Football League 125th anniversary poll as Brentford's fourth-best captain and he was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2015.

Playing career

Early years Bateman began his career at Cleethorpes Town, before joining hometown club Grimsby Town in 1927. He was with the club through its heyday in the First Division, but made only 18 appearances across six seasons. He departed the Shrimpers in January 1934, after making 22 appearances. Bateman vice-captained the Brentford team which was crowned Second Division champions in the 1934–35 season and secured promoted to the First Division for the only time in the club's history.

Personal life Following his early retirement from football, Bateman returned to Grimsby and became a policeman, retiring in 1969 with the rank of Detective Inspector. Second Division 18 0

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Honours Brentford

Football League Second Division: 1934–35

Individual

Brentford Hall of Fame